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No. 1 South Carolina’s 43-game win streak ends as No. 5 UCLA dominates from start to finishLife expectancy is back in the news, with recent revelations that Australians' life expectancy has fallen for the second year in a row, thanks to COVID-19. Well, of course, bad news makes good headlines, but do you need to be worried? Not at all. Life expectancy tables are just a snapshot of the population as a whole and have nothing to do with individuals. And, like the property market, it varies from region to region. For example, life expectancy in North Britain is six years less than life expectancy in the South - all because of lifestyle. or signup to continue reading Of course, getting an idea of how long you might live is important when you're deciding how much money you will need when you retire. But the biggest factor in how long a person lives is really how they live - that's the good news! Keep in mind that you should treat any projected life expectancy figures with healthy scepticism - how can anybody accurately forecast what medical breakthroughs will occur over the next 100 years? Not long ago, featured a striking headline: "This Baby Might Live To 120," highlighting medical breakthroughs extending human life spans. One notable aspect was a genetic disorder that stunts growth, but also shields against cancer and diabetes. Isolating this gene could mean breakthroughs in preventing these diseases altogether. David Williams, founder of My Longevity Pty Ltd, introduced the SHAPE acronym to help people estimate their life expectancy: Surroundings, Health, Attitude, Parents, and Eating habits. It's a sensible approach: those with supportive environments, good health, a positive outlook, favourable genetics, and balanced nutrition often outlive those who lack these advantages. Over time, our differences amplify, underscoring that personalised strategies work. On his website, , Williams offers a free SHAPE Analyser quiz for anyone over 44. It's a simple, five-minute tool that projects life expectancy and initiates a personalised longevity plan, guiding users to map out and maximise their future. I highly recommend trying it. But remember that life isn't static: your outlook and habits can shift over time. Research suggests that the longer you live, the greater your chances of living even longer, with the dependent phase shortening. Thus, strategic planning becomes essential, especially in a situation where one partner is fully functioning and the other partner needs care. For those aged 50 today, reaching 100 isn't far-fetched. There's a financial challenge in this: if you retire at 65, you'll need to prepare for another 35 years without income. There are two things to focus on: optimising your returns on financial assets, and optimising your lifestyle to maximise your retirement happiness. Irrespective of how long we live there are two major factors that have been proven to make for a happier, healthier and more fulfilling retirement. These are a sense of purpose, and a good social network. Having activities that give you purpose is vital - it's the reason to get out of bed in the morning. These activities can range from pursuing hobbies or playing sports to joining your body corporate's committee. The crucial thing is staying active and involved. In my opinion, the ideal environment for older retirees is a well-chosen retirement village. The best ones offer a wide array of activities that foster engagement and help sustain a sense of purpose. One of the most significant advantages of a retirement village is the support the community can offer when one partner passes away. Few things are as difficult as living alone at home after a partner's death, and many widows and widowers quickly become isolated and lonely without social support. 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Stock Traders Purchase High Volume of Call Options on Ocean Power Technologies (NASDAQ:OPTT)How DID they survive? Train driver had just seconds to react after tree warning failure Lift pics and captions - they both look fineIndia’s primary market is gearing up for a packed week as NTPC Green Energy, Enviro Infra Engineers, and two SME IPOs prepare to make their market debuts. Starting November 25, six additional SME IPOs will open for subscription, ensuring an eventful week for investors eyeing opportunities in the public markets. The buzz around these IPOs comes as the stock market rebounds from recent volatility. The Nifty 50 index surged by 2.39%, closing at 23,907.25 points, while the BSE Sensex posted a 2.54% gain, ending at 79,117.11 points. Despite challenges such as the downturn in Adani stocks triggered by U.S. regulatory concerns, November has seen steady activity in the primary market. Industry: Consultancy for state transmission and distribution companies. Issue Details: Fresh issue of 27.9 lakh shares and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 20 lakh shares, aiming to raise ₹160.47 crore. Price Band: ₹319 to ₹335 per share. Lot Size: 400 shares. Subscription Period: November 25 to November 27, 2024. Listing Date: Expected on December 2, 2024, on the BSE SME platform. Industry: Production and supply of biofuels and by-products. Issue Details: Fresh issue of 19 lakh shares, aiming to raise ₹24.70 crore. Price Band: ₹123 to ₹130 per share. Lot Size: 1,000 shares. Subscription Period: November 26 to November 28, 2024. Listing Date: Expected on December 3, 2024, on the NSE SME platform. Industry: Casting and manufacturing of iron and steel products. Issue Details: Fresh issue of 41.39 lakh shares and an OFS of 10 lakh shares, aiming to raise ₹38.58 crore. Price: ₹75 per share. Lot Size: 1,600 shares. Subscription Period: November 27 to November 29, 2024. Listing Date: Expected on December 4, 2024, on the NSE SME platform. Industry: Water and wastewater treatment solutions. Issue Details: Fresh issue of 34.99 lakh shares, aiming to raise ₹25.54 crore. Price Band: ₹71 to ₹73 per share. Lot Size: 1,600 shares. Subscription Period: November 27 to November 29, 2024. Listing Date: Expected on December 4, 2024, on the NSE SME platform. Industry: Manufacturing of tempered glass products. Issue Details: Fresh issue of 58 lakh shares, aiming to raise ₹62.64 crore. Price Band: ₹105 to ₹108 per share. Lot Size: 1,200 shares. Subscription Period: November 28 to December 2, 2024. Listing Date: Expected on December 5, 2024, on the NSE SME platform. Industry: Construction services. Issue Details: Fresh issue of 118.77 lakh shares, aiming to raise ₹98.58 crore. Price Band: ₹78 to ₹83 per share. Lot Size: 1,600 shares. Subscription Period: November 29 to December 3, 2024. Listing Date: Expected on December 6, 2024, on the NSE SME platform. The much-anticipated IPOs of NTPC Green Energy and Enviro Infra Engineers will debut on November 27. These mainboard IPOs are accompanied by SME IPO listings, ensuring diverse activity across segments.
Putin apologizes for 'tragic incident' but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. He stopped short of acknowledging that Moscow was responsible. The Kremlin said that air defense systems were firing near Grozny, the regional capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya, to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike as the plane attempted to land on Wednesday. Putin apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev “for the fact that the tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace.” The Kremlin also says Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are jointly investigating the crash site near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. Israel detains the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals during a raid DEIR AL BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza's Health Ministry says Israel’s army has detained the director of one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals. The announcement on Saturday came after health officials said Israeli troops stormed the hospital and forced many staff and patients outside and told them to strip in winter weather. Israel’s military alleges the hospital director is a suspected Hamas operative and says it detained over 240 others. It acknowledges it ordered people outside and that special forces entered the hospital. It says it “eliminated” militants who fired at its forces. Kamal Adwan officials have denied that Hamas operates in the hospital. Abortions are up in the US. It's a complicated picture as women turn to pills, travel Even with abortion bans in place in most Republican-controlled states, the number of people obtaining them has grown slightly. 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Experts say Amazon countries need to do more to strengthen cross-border collaboration and that the global community who reap the benefits of commodities from the rainforest also need to pitch in. Bloodied Ukrainian troops risk losing more hard-won land in Kursk to Russia KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Five months after their shock offensive into Russia, Ukrainian troops are bloodied by daily combat losses and demoralized by the rising risk of defeat in Kursk. Some want to stay in the region at all costs. Others question the value of having gone in at all. Battles are so intense that commanders are unable to evacuate their dead. Lags in communication and poorly timed operations have cost lives and commanders say they have little way to counterattack. The overstretched Ukrainians have lost more than 40% of the territory they won in the lightning incursion that seized much of Kursk in August. Afghan forces target Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes Afghanistan's Defense Ministry says its forces hit several points inside Pakistan in retaliation for deadly airstrikes. Pakistan last Tuesday launched an operation to destroy a training facility and kill insurgents in Afghanistan's eastern Paktika province. The strikes killed dozens of people. The ministry said Saturday that its forces hit points “serving as centers and hideouts for malicious elements and their supporters who organized and coordinated attacks in Afghanistan.” Pakistan accuses the Taliban of not doing enough to combat cross-border militant activity, a charge the Taliban government denies. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who instituted economic reforms, cremated in New Delhi NEW DELHI (AP) — Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister widely regarded as the architect of the country’s economic reform program, has been cremated after a state funeral. The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92. Singh’s body was taken Saturday to the headquarters of his Congress party in New Delhi, where party leaders and activists paid tributes to him and chanted “Manmohan Singh lives forever.” Later, his body was transported to a crematorium ground for his last rites as soldiers beat drums. A mild-mannered technocrat, Singh was prime minister for 10 years until 2014. Sweden embarks on a sober search for more cemetery space in case of war GOTHENBURG, Sweden (AP) — Burial associations in Sweden are looking to acquire enough land for something they hope they’ll never have to do. And that's to bury thousands of people in the event of war. The search follows new crisis preparedness guidelines from the country's civil defense agency and the military. The issue is seen in a new light after Russia's invasion of Ukraine led formerly neutral Sweden to join NATO. 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Natixis Advisors LLC increased its position in Natera, Inc. ( NASDAQ:NTRA – Free Report ) by 26.3% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 31,051 shares of the medical research company’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,467 shares during the quarter. Natixis Advisors LLC’s holdings in Natera were worth $3,942,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of NTRA. Farallon Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of Natera by 13.6% in the 2nd quarter. Farallon Capital Management LLC now owns 4,460,557 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $483,034,000 after acquiring an additional 532,874 shares in the last quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA raised its stake in Natera by 6.6% in the second quarter. Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA now owns 2,397,582 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $259,634,000 after purchasing an additional 148,917 shares in the last quarter. Duquesne Family Office LLC grew its stake in shares of Natera by 2.4% during the second quarter. Duquesne Family Office LLC now owns 1,974,880 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $213,860,000 after buying an additional 45,500 shares during the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its holdings in shares of Natera by 25.0% in the third quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 1,229,558 shares of the medical research company’s stock worth $156,092,000 after buying an additional 246,246 shares during the period. Finally, Driehaus Capital Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Natera by 14.6% in the 2nd quarter. Driehaus Capital Management LLC now owns 1,220,768 shares of the medical research company’s stock valued at $132,197,000 after acquiring an additional 155,802 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.90% of the company’s stock. Natera Price Performance Shares of NTRA stock opened at $167.26 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $131.54 and its 200 day moving average is $117.85. The company has a quick ratio of 4.23, a current ratio of 4.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33. The stock has a market cap of $22.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -95.03 and a beta of 1.53. Natera, Inc. has a twelve month low of $53.62 and a twelve month high of $171.95. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In NTRA has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Piper Sandler lifted their price target on Natera from $150.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, November 18th. Robert W. Baird upped their price target on shares of Natera from $120.00 to $160.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 13th. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of Natera from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. BTIG Research boosted their price objective on shares of Natera from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 9th. Finally, Craig Hallum raised their target price on Natera from $121.00 to $157.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and seventeen have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $140.59. View Our Latest Research Report on Natera Insiders Place Their Bets In other news, insider Jonathan Sheena sold 2,700 shares of Natera stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $127.57, for a total value of $344,439.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 284,741 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $36,324,409.37. The trade was a 0.94 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website . Also, insider Solomon Moshkevich sold 256 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.07, for a total transaction of $30,737.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 111,891 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,434,752.37. The trade was a 0.23 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 46,503 shares of company stock worth $6,325,804. 7.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Natera Profile ( Free Report ) Natera, Inc, a diagnostics company, develops and commercializes molecular testing services worldwide. Its products include Panorama, a non-invasive prenatal test that screens for chromosomal abnormalities of a fetus, as well as in twin pregnancies; Horizon carrier screening test for individuals and couples determine if they are carriers of genetic variations that cause certain genetic conditions; Vistara single-gene NIPT screens for 25 single-gene disorders that cause severe skeletal, cardiac, and neurological conditions; Spectrum, preimplantation genetic tests for couples undergoing IVF; Anora that analyzes miscarriage tissue from women; Empower, a hereditary cancer screening test; and non-invasive prenatal paternity product, which allows a couple to establish paternity without waiting for the child to be born. 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Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systems
Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systems
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By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. Related Articles National Politics | Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling National Politics | Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump extends unprecedented invites to China’s Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November’s election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!”
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This year, three public housing agencies in San Diego County committed to policy changes that grant nearly 30,000 low-income families the same protection from excessive rent increases guaranteed to other California tenants. That means — for the first time — half a billion dollars in federal housing vouchers will have an additional layer of oversight, saving untold millions and stretching limited funding even further. And new records from the San Diego Housing Commission, the region’s largest public housing agency serving 17,000 city households, offer a peek into the process and potential impact of ensuring rent increases for low-income tenants comply with state law. Dozens of requests to raise the rent have been denied this year. These changes followed an award-winning inewsource investigation that ultimately revealed half of the county’s six public housing agencies, which are responsible for managing the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, were approving rent increases for low-income tenants without checking whether they exceeded the cap set by state law. Since then, attorneys and advocates have already noticed a difference with these agencies — in the city and county of San Diego, as well as Oceanside . “We have seen (the agencies) deny illegal contract rent increases and send out a letter to the landlord and Section 8 tenant explaining why the request was denied,” said Gil Vera, deputy director of Legal Aid Society of San Diego, the largest poverty law firm in San Diego County. “As a result, Section 8 tenants aren’t put in the position where they have to raise the illegal rent increase issue to the landlord, which can sometimes create tension between a landlord and tenant,” Vera said. Passed in 2019, the California Tenant Protection Act limits how much property owners and managers can raise the rent in a 12-month period. It set a 10% maximum cap, or 5% plus the percentage change in the cost of living, whichever is lower. Every year, that calculation is determined in April and the change takes effect August 1 . In San Diego County, the most a landlord can increase the rent is 8.6% — that cap will remain in effect until the next adjustment in August 2025. Conflicting interpretations When the California Tenant Protection Act took effect in 2020, it set off a yearslong legal debate about whether those state protections extend to federal voucher holders. Ultimately, the state Attorney General and the federal agency overseeing the Section 8 program both said housing agencies have a duty to ensure rent increases comply with state law. There are some exemptions, including certain single-family homes and condos, but the cap applies to most rental properties in California older than 15 years. When landlords want to raise the rent on tenants with a Section 8 voucher , the agency issuing that voucher must first ensure the increase is reasonable and lawful before using taxpayer money to cover it. A nine-page “process sheet” recently obtained by inewsource outlines a new step-by-step procedure for Housing Commission staff to review rent increases for both exempt and nonexempt properties in the city of San Diego. It took effect in March, soon after the federal agency overseeing the Section 8 program issued guidance saying housing authorities have a duty to ensure rent hikes are lawful. To aid in the review process, Housing Commission staff is using two rent cap calculators. One compares the requested amount to the capped amount, to ensure rent increases don’t exceed caps in the law. And the other helps staff track multiple requests within the same year. When a request exceeds the cap, staff are instructed to send a letter to the tenant and housing provider explaining the denial. We have launched our year-end campaign. Our goal: Raise $50,000 by Dec. 31. Help us get there. Times of San Diego is devoted to producing timely, comprehensive news about San Diego County. Your donation helps keep our work free-to-read, funds reporters who cover local issues and allows us to write stories that hold public officials accountable. Join the growing list of donors investing in our community's long-term future. In addition, the Housing Commission checks to ensure tenants living in exempt properties receive proper notice. Property owners and managers are required to provide 90-day notice when a rent increase exceeds 10%. If a tenant doesn’t receive proper notice, staff are instructed to postpone the effective date of the rent increase to allow for 90 days. In a six-month period following these changes, data shows Housing Commission staff rejected an increase 41 times because the request “exceeds maximum rent.” That includes requests that either violated state law, or were within the cap but deemed unreasonable for the area. The San Diego County Housing Authority , which helps nearly 11,000 families pay rent through the federal safety net program, did not provide a copy of its new policy or procedure. However, a spokesperson said officials have “updated processes and internal tools and resources for staff to ensure rent increases are compliant” with state law. The county has also posted guidelines for property owners seeking rent increases, informing them that requests will be tracked for compliance. County officials said they don’t collect data on requests denied for failing to follow the state rent cap. Officials with the Oceanside Housing Authority , which serves nearly 1,300 households, said back in September they were “targeting an Oct. 1 start date where we institute a new process that will include a landlord certification whenever a rent increase is requested. “In addition, we will review rent increases to ensure that the increase is allowable under the Tenant Protection Act,” said Ray Rull, Oceanside’s program manager. “Part of the roll-out is landlord education to not only explain the new rent increase policy but also provide information on recently enacted CA laws affecting both landlords and tenants.” Officials have not yet responded to questions about whether Oceanside’s roll-out has unfolded according to plan. Cody Dulaney is an investigative reporter at inewsource focusing on social impact and government accountability. Get Our Free Daily Email Newsletter Get the latest local and California news from Times of San Diego delivered to your inbox at 8 a.m. daily. Sign up for our free email newsletter and be fully informed of the most important developments.By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. Related Articles National Politics | Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump invites China’s Xi to his inauguration even as he threatens massive tariffs on Beijing National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump National Politics | What Americans think about Hegseth, Gabbard and key Trump Cabinet picks AP-NORC poll The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November’s election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!”
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