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U.S. Ports Face Decline as Tariffs Hit Retailers

10/9/2025

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Global Port Tracker projects U.S. import volume at major ports below 2 million TEU for 2025; National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts 2.9% decline.
Retailers preimported goods to dodge tariffs, dampening peak-season activity and volumes.
August throughput reached 2.32 million TEU, with October projected at 1.97 million TEU, -12.3% YoY.
Tariffs rise 25% on upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets next week.

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Story summary

Global Port Tracker projects U.S. import volume at major ports below 2 million TEU for 2025; National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts 2.9% decline.
Retailers preimported goods to dodge tariffs, dampening peak-season activity and volumes.
August throughput reached 2.32 million TEU, with October projected at 1.97 million TEU, -12.3% YoY.
Tariffs rise 25% on upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets next week.