First, will it happen, and if so, how bad will it be?
I consider myself pretty well prepared for the worst case scenario regarding anything. But I have to admit, this looming strike has me puzzled. If I live in a flyover state, how will this affect me? If I am on the East Coast what then?
What types of products might we see shortages of?
What might the ripple effects be that we should be prepared for?
Is there anything on the boats that won't be offloaded that I make use of and would need?
What's the risk of stocking up on stuff you'll use over time? Expiration dates?
These are just some of the questions we still have time to discuss and answer, and provide guidance for one another to both use and share with others.
When you consider that Costco, Amazon and Walmart imports almost everything from overseas it would be easier to come up with a list of things you always buy and use from them and double stock up. Many medications are imported also.
When you consider most car parts and electronics come from overseas - what do you anticipate needing in the next year?
The impact on trucking is of great concern - if there is nothing to haul there will be a lot of trucks parked.
This will really highlight our need to bring manufacturing back home.
We have 2 20-year-old cars, hopefully they won't need any new parts soon.😬
Me too - bought a few oil filters, wiper blades and hoses just in case