The incoming freight volume of the United States' largest container port is expected to plummet, leading to a crisis of empty shelves.

On April 29th local time, the executive director of the largest and busiest container port in the United States, the Port of Los Angeles, stated that as the tariff policy has led to companies cutting import orders, the inbound cargo volume at the Port of Los Angeles is expected to drop by over 35% compared to the same period last week. At the same time, multiple port officials have warned that the tariff policy will result in fewer shopping choices for American consumers and higher prices for goods. The heads of the three largest retailers in the United States recently issued a warning to the U.S. government, stating that tariffs on Chinese goods will quickly lead to price increases for American goods and empty store shelves.