US EditionPort of LA Just Had Its Best June on Record as Importers Rushed to Beat Tariff Deadlines
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 14 – Importers increased cargo volumes by 8% over last June as they rushed to beat tariff deadline extensions, with a 32% rise compared to May, the port reported.
- The Port of Los Angeles recorded its busiest June ever in 2025 with 892,000 container units, marking an 8% increase from the previous year.
- This surge followed President Trump pushing back reciprocal tariff deadlines to August 1, prompting businesses to import large volumes before new tariffs take effect.
- Imports had slowed significantly after baseline tariffs began in April but resumed after temporary pauses, with industry experts noting a whipsaw effect causing uncertain supply chain patterns.
- John Zolidis, retail analyst, projected price increases within three to six weeks, mostly affecting infrequently purchased items like back-to-school backpacks due to rising tariffs.
- The record imports and tariff uncertainty suggest a temporary influx of goods before volumes ease in August, while ongoing tariff effects are expected to impact consumer prices and product availability through year-end.
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The port of Los Angeles has reported a 10% increase in imports during the month of June, compared to the same month of the previous year.This represents a significant advance for the busiest port in the US, which remains an essential thermometer for the economy of the country.The handling of 470,450 units equivalent to 20 feet (TEUs) of incoming cargo attests to this resurgence.According to the original report, this increase in imports came from…
[NHK] The Port of Los Angeles, the gateway to trade between the US and Asia, handled 30% more imported cargo last month than the previous month.
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