Local ports watching tariff trade deals closely

Local ports watching tariff trade deals closely

New tariffs are set to go into effect next week with international trading partners, and the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma are watching closely. President Donald Trump’s tariffs will also impact dozens of other countries and many everyday consumer goods. Ports in the Pacific Northwest are a key indicator of how trade policies could affect the region. Sam Cho with the Port of Seattle said companies are in limbo, unsure of what to expect.…