A primary goal of those who would disrupt the supply chain...

A primary goal of those who would disrupt the supply chain is to damage the U.S. economy by any means. If commerce is disrupted in a way that damages the ability of Americans to hold well-paying jobs, provide for their families and generate economic growth that helps the entire world, either through an attack or ill-conceived regulation of our international system, then terrorists will have achieved one of their key goals.