Canadian freight rail services are paralyzed.

This decision could lead to unprecedented paralysis of the rail network, severely damaging the Canadian economy and significantly impacting cross-border trade with the United States, according to Reuters.

Train cars at CN Rail's freight depot in Hamilton, Canada.

It is expected that shipments of grain and coal will be paralyzed, as will the transport of petroleum products, chemicals, and

Car shipments are also experiencing delays. Industry groups have urged the Canadian government to stop this, noting that Canadian rail transports approximately $277 billion worth of goods annually. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on August 21 that CN and CPKC must resolve their differences with Teamsters at the negotiating table, but did not mention whether the government might intervene, according to The Guardian.

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