Cargo volume at the Long Beach Port has dropped by 30% due to tariffs, Port officials say shelves will soon be empty.

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11/05/2025
The Port of Long Beach in California, USA, is one of the busiest ports in the world, but it has recently experienced a decrease of about 30% in cargo volume due to the US government's tariff policies. Port officials have stated that this is the lowest cargo volume at Long Beach in recent years. Mario Cordero, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, expressed concern that shelves may empty and consumers will feel the impact. Experts also predict that prices of many goods will increase as a result of the tariff policies, affecting more everyday Americans.