[Florida, United States] Accuse of use of force

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On April 16, 2024, an incident condemning the use of force occurred in Florida, United States, reported by 4 media outlets. With a tension index of -2, this represents a moderate level of social conflict, and political and social instability in the southeastern United States is increasing.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Agriculture sector: Florida is a major U.S. agricultural production region, with potential indirect impacts on cotton and other agricultural commodity supply chains
• Energy infrastructure: Potential risks to natural gas and crude oil related infrastructure operations in Florida, which is adjacent to Gulf Coast regions
• Electronics industry: Social tensions occurring in southeastern hub regions of semiconductor and rare earth related logistics networks within the U.S.
• Regional logistics: Minor impact concerns on international trade flows through Florida ports (Miami, Tampa, etc.)

3) Watch points

• Need to track the specific nature of the incident and additional response trends from related parties
• Monitor operational status of major Florida ports and transportation infrastructure
• Assess whether social tensions spread in the southeastern U.S. region and their practical impact on economic activities