Apparel and footwear importers on Friday called for a resumption of port labor contract talks after President-elect Donald Trump publicly backed the East Coast longshore union.
“We welcome President-elect Trump’s commitment to strengthening United States ports and appreciate his efforts to meet with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett and Executive Vice President Dennis Daggett,” said American Apparel & Footwear Association Chief Executive Steve Lamar, in...