# US rail strike 2022: What would be affected if it happens?

> Congress passed legislation to bind rail companies and workers to the September agreement and block a strike that could have begun December 9. The bill now goes to President Biden for signature. Analysts warned a prolonged strike could cripple the economy, and freight rail carries about 40% of U.S. freight, including grain.

- Date: 2022-11-29 · published 2022-11-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: logistics · region US · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/38719-us-rail-strike-2022-what-would-be-affected-if-it-happens
- Commodities: [Barge Freight (St. Louis)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BARGE.md), [Ocean Grain Freight](https://feedsoft.ai/c/OCEANFRT.md)

## Why it matters

Averting the strike removes the near-term threat to rail grain movements and export logistics. That eases freight premiums and supports a bearish tone for barge and ocean freight.

## Read by commodity

- BARGE: bearish ▼
- OCEANFRT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- bbc.com: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-63798110

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