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US Imports from China Plunge 22.9% Amid Tariff Woes
10/12/2025
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Story summary
- The Descartes Global Shipping Report shows US imports from China declined 22.9% year over year in September 2025.
- Total US imports fell to 2,307,933 TEUs in September 2025, down 8.4% year over year.
- For nine months of 2025, US imports are 1.9% higher than last year.
- Ongoing tariff issues and a government shutdown cause delays and uncertainty for importers, with vessel fees taking effect October 14, 2025.
