Port of LA Imports Fell Nearly 20% in May, and It May Mean Higher Prices and Fewer Choices on Back-to-School and Halloween Items

Port of LA imports fell nearly 20% in May, and it may mean higher prices and fewer choices on back-to-school and Halloween items

As peak trade season approaches, import volumes at the Port of Los Angeles fell 19% in May compared to April and 9% from a year ago as a result of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Port of LA’s executive director warns fewer shipments may mean higher prices on fewer available goods, starting for back-to-school shopping and impacting even winter holiday products. Steep tariffs have continued to slash the volume of U.S. imports, and consumers …

U.S. West Coast Ports See Sharp Decline Amid Tariff Impacts, But Summer Surge Expected

The Port of Long Beach experienced a significant 8.2% decline in cargo throughput in May, processing 639,160 TEUs as tariffs continue to impact global trade flows. The neighboring Port of...

Port Of Los Angeles Sees 9% Import Drop Amid U.S.–China Tariff Tensions

China remains the top source of seaborne goods entering the U.S., and the Port of Los Angeles continues to serve as the main gateway for those imports.

Tariffs hit Port of Los Angeles cargo volume

Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka: “May marked our lowest monthly cargo volume in over two years.”

Port of LA Imports Dip 9% in May After Tariff Shock

Executive director Gene Seroka predicted there would likely be higher prices and fewer selections for both the back-to-school and Halloween seasons.