On 14 March 2025, hundreds of protesters and veterans rallied in Concord (New Hampshire) to demonstrate against the federal government cuts to veterans' services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The action was part of the national Veterans March.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, hundreds of veterans held peaceful protests in Concord, New Hampshire against federal budget cuts to veteran services. This is part of a nationwide Veterans March, currently classified as low-risk with limited direct impact on supply chains.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Limited regional logistics impact: Potential for temporary delays in some traffic flow in downtown Concord, but minimal impact on broader supply chains due to distance from major logistics hubs and highways
• Defense industry monitoring required: Veteran services budget cuts may indirectly affect workforce supply for defense contractors and related manufacturing companies
• New England region spread concerns: As part of a national campaign, potential for greater impact if protests spread to nearby major logistics hubs like Boston

3. Watch points

• National protest spread: Need to monitor trends of similar protests occurring in other major cities, particularly Washington DC and major port cities
• Government policy changes: Federal government policy modifications regarding veteran services budgets are expected to influence the scale of subsequent protests