A potential shipping strike in the United States, the largest in decades, could lead to widespread supply chain disruptions, mirroring the chaos of 2021-2022, warns Northwestern University professor Ben Golub. Golub highlights the fragility of modern supply networks, emphasizing their interconnected nature and vulnerability to localized disruptions. The strike could have far-reaching consequences, impacting industries like semiconductor production and global trade, with companies already taking preemptive measures to mitigate the impact.