US Ports and Tariffs: A Temporary Bump or Ongoing Slump?

Are Tariffs Sinking U.S. Ports? A recent bump in July inbound traffic is masking a larger slump, with overall container volume down 4% and outbound shipments declining for the fourth straight month. Experts warn of a potential 18% drop in import volume, a rare negative trend in container shipping, as trade routes shift in response to rising tariffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.