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Port of Los Angeles Sees 30% Drop in Shipments

5/22/2025

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The Port of Los Angeles faced a staggering 30% plunge in inbound shipments in early May, a direct consequence of President Trump's tariffs, disrupting labor and cargo operations. Despite a promising 9.4% rise in container handling in April, the port braces for more declines, leaving future bookings shrouded in uncertainty.

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The Port of Los Angeles faced a staggering 30% plunge in inbound shipments in early May, a direct consequence of President Trump's tariffs, disrupting labor and cargo operations. Despite a promising 9.4% rise in container handling in April, the port braces for more declines, leaving future bookings shrouded in uncertainty.