U.S. dock workers and port operators have reached a tentative agreement to end a three-day strike that affected East and Gulf Coast ports, including Boston and Georgia. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have agreed on a wage increase of approximately 62% over six years, while negotiations will continue until January 15, 2025. All current job actions will cease, and port operations are set to resume immediately, alleviating concerns over potential increases in consumer prices and supply shortages. The strike had involved 45,000 workers and disrupted shipping at 36 ports, with at least 45 container vessels unable to unload. U.S. President Biden expressed gratitude to the union workers for their patriotic action to ensure the availability of critical supplies. The deal is particularly significant for agricultural and meat export industries, which rely heavily on these ports for international trade.