Port of Los Angeles Hits Century-Old Record Amid Rising Tariffs
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The Port of Los Angeles experienced a record-breaking July with over 1 million TEUs processed, driven by shippers frontloading Chinese goods ahead of tariffs, which caused an early and intense peak season. However, the surge has since declined as tariffs remain in effect, impacting retail and small importers, with a forecast of decreasing container ship arrivals in the coming weeks.
- Port of Los Angeles broke a century-old record as tariff threats triggered import surge CNBC
- US container imports may have peaked in July, chief of busiest seaport says Yahoo Finance
- Shipping sensitive to trade tariffs KPVI
- Tariffs push import volumes lower in July, U.S. inflation rises Talk Business & Politics
- Tariff price increases are likely later in the year, logistics experts say Spectrum News
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