Port of Los Angeles Sees a 35% Drop in Cargo Traffic: High tariffs on Chinese goods have nearly halted shipments from China, according to Port Executive Director Eugene Seroka. He projected a 35% decrease in cargo arrivals compared to the same time last year.
Ports Handle Over 30% of U.S. Container Trade: The Port of Los Angeles and the neighboring Port of Long Beach together process 31% of all U.S. shipping container imports and exports (17% and 14%, respectively), making their slowdown a critical national issue.
Wider Economic Fallout Includes Job Loss and Supply Chain Slowdown: 1 in 9 jobs in the Los Angeles region is tied to port activity. Experts estimate a 9-12 month long recovery if tariffs are reversed today. As maritime traffic and cargo volume decline, the trucking industry and broader supply chain are also slowing, threatening small businesses and consumer goods availability nationwide.
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