Major ports in Los Angeles—once buzzing hubs of global trade—are facing an unexpected slowdown as U.S. tariffs reshape the shipping landscape. Analysts warn that the Trump-era tariffs, still impacting imports, are causing a domino effect: fewer ships docking, dwindling jobs for port workers, and a looming rise in consumer prices nationwide. 🔍
🚚 Over 22,000 port-related jobs hang in the balance, and supply chain experts predict the slowdown could hit wallets by holiday season. 'When ships stop coming, the whole economy feels it,’ one industry insider noted. 💼📦
🌐 With global trade tensions unresolved, this isn’t just a California story—it’s a snapshot of how policy decisions echo across borders. Stay tuned as we track this evolving economic wave.
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