President Donald Trump‘s trade war with China has led to a notable decrease in U.S. imports from the Asian nation. Early shipping data reveals a significant drop, as companies scrambled to stockpile goods before tariffs increased to 145%.
What Happened: According to Fortune, the weeks following the April 9 “Liberation Day” saw ocean-shipped orders from China fall sharply. Import volumes decreased by over 10% in the week of April 7 and nearly 30% in the week of April 14.
Although the Trump administration is considering reducing some tariffs, a proposed port fee could levy up to $1.5 million per visit for Chinese vessels at U.S. ports.
The Port of Long Beach, California, reported fewer ship arrivals, supporting Project44’s data. Gene Seroka, executive director of the …