Imports at top U.S. ports near pandemic-era highs ahead of China tariffs and possible Trump trade war
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"We're in a strong position heading into the peak shipping season as consumers purchase back-to-school supplies and shippers move goods ahead of potential tariff increases," Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero said in a statement. "We have plenty of capacity across our terminals and cargo continues to move efficiently and sustainably."
Demand now is driven by retailers and other importers who are stocking up ahead of US tariffs on Chinese goods and potential strikes by American dockworkers, contributing to pre-holiday order frenzy.
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