Tariffs on Chinese goods have taken effect, and the impact is already noticeable in ports, as cargo volumes at previously bustling ports are down, leading to disruptions throughout supply chains.
After tariffs on Chinese goods were imposed, there was a 25% slowdown of ships coming into West Coast ports from China. In fact, West Coast ports saw 25 fewer container vessels carrying 325,000 fewer containers on average than usual in April and May, according to The Washington Post.
