Trade Wars: Port of Los Angeles Says Imports Are Dropping
05.05.2025
The LA Port Director explains it perfectly—most people don’t realise how far tariffs ripple through the economy. Every single container that passes through the port is tied to someone's job.
Even if trade deals are reached soon, there are still delays—businesses need time to adjust, and shipping from Southeast Asia takes weeks. It’s not just the steep hikes on Chinese tariffs; even the 10% baseline on other countries has a significant impact. The effects trickle down to dock workers, freight crews, and ultimately, consumers—affecting everything from port operations to the products on store shelves.