US EditionImpact of Trump's tariffs on U.S. ports
- On May 9, 2025, Democratic U.S. Representatives, including Jimmy Gomez, toured the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to assess the impact of recent tariff policies.
- The visits followed President Trump's imposition of steep tariffs, including a 145% duty on Chinese imports, which led to a significant slowdown in port activity and freight traffic.
- Seventeen ship cancellations, called blank sailings, equated to 225,000 fewer TEUs and caused a projected 35% drop in port throughput over two weeks, affecting jobs and local economies.
- Representative Gomez criticized Trump's decision to initiate a trade war, expressing concern that it was done without fully grasping the negative consequences, including potential job losses and increased costs for consumers.
- This slowdown threatens over 2,700 jobs per 1% cargo decline and pressures retailers and supply chains amid ongoing trade talks and potential tariff reductions to 80%.
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Products Samsung, Ikea, Ralph Lauren and more: the first Chinese ships arrive to the USA forced to pay tariff of 145%
The first containers with Chinese products affected by the 145% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump have already begun to arrive at U.S. ports, according to the business news network CNBC, citing shipping data from MarineTraffic.This is a total of seven vessels with more than 12,000 containers from China that arrived this Friday at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, in California, after the new tariffs came into force. It is expe…
Chinese freight ships carrying 12K containers of goods arrive in US for first time since Trump unveiled 145% tariffs
Cargo includes a broad range of consumer goods destined for major American brands such as Amazon, Home Depot, Ikea, Ralph Lauren and Tractor Supply.
Tariffed Chinese goods arrive amid talks
China tariffs are officially making waves in US waters: The first batch of Chinese goods hit with the 145% duty imposed by President Trump is arriving in American ports. Over 12,000 containers filled with products for Home Depot, Procter & Gamble, Ikea, and other familiar brands have either…
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