Dockworker strike at US ports reaches 2nd day, how it could affect the economy

Miguel Tirado's eyes dart back and forth at a park in Marietta. Between his two little ones and the family dog, he has to stay alert. Tirado's also keeping an eye on his budget -- taking certain steps to make sure he can continue to provide for his family.

"Gas prices have somewhat stabilized, but groceries, it’s a roulette," Tirado said. "Every time you go, you don’t know how much it’s going to be. We have to budget. We buy the same things. We buy what’s in season.”

Tiffany Lau worked on her backhand at a nearby tennis court. The college student is eager to get a new car to make her commute to school easier. With interest rates slowly lowering, she's optimistic she'll be able to get a ride sooner rather than later.

"The economy is kind of odd right now," Lau said. "It’s a lot of money, and you need a car, but you could also spend your money on other things too. You have to really manage where you put your money and if it’s really worth buying a car."

Buying a car may be more difficult due to a major labor strike involving tens of thousands of dockworkers. Major ports across the Eastern seaboard and Gulf of Mexico, including the port of Savannah, are shut down as the strike continues.

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