Why You Don’t Need to Stockpile Toilet Paper During the Port Strike
Avoid panic-buying toilet paper due to the U.S. port strike. Most toilet paper is made locally, so there's no need to worry about shortages.
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Have you tried buying toilet paper lately? You might notice some empty shelves.
Across the country, shoppers are seeing toilet paper missing from stores, possibly because of the recent Longshoreman’s strike that started yesterday.
On Tuesday, about 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike. This strike is affecting imports and exports at U.S. ports, as workers push for better pay and changes related to automation.
Some stores are showing signs of shortages. For example, in Etowah County, Walmart had empty shelves, but Dollar General still had plenty of toilet paper.
Many Americans remember the panic-buying that happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s no reason to worry this time.
As news reports, about 90% of the toilet paper used in the U.S. is made in domestic factories. The small amount that isn’t made in the U.S. usually comes from Canada or Mexico, and it’s transported by rail or truck, not through ports.
The American Forest and Paper Association, which represents paper manufacturers, is more worried about too much toilet paper staying in the U.S. instead of reaching foreign markets, which could lead to a surplus, not a shortage.
So, there’s no need to panic. Relax and skip the unnecessary stockpiling of toilet paper!
