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Is the UK getting less stuff?
While the UK isn't directly reliant on the Panama Canal for most of its imports, global shipping delays can create a domino effect. If goods are held up elsewhere, it can strain other shipping routes and ports, potentially leading to longer delivery times and fewer items on shelves for certain products in the UK.
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