Both parties said the deal "establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing" the ports.

President-elect Donald Trump's help was instrumental in avoiding a port strike by the International Longshoremen's Association, according to the union boss.

President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement: “This tentative contract agreement is great news for red meat exporters and for all of U.S. agriculture. The assurance that there will be no work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports eliminates a cloud of uncertainty and bolsters the U.