Trump calls emptying U.S. ports a 'good thing' despite supply-chain panic because 'that means we lose less money'

Donald Trump sits at his desk in the Oval Office. (Credit: JIM WATSON/AFP—Getty Images)

• Shipping volumes at U.S. ports have decreased drastically as a result of sweeping tariffs. Despite supply-chain professionals warning the port traffic slowdown could lead to goods shortages and increased consumer prices, President Donald Trump said emptying ports was a “good thing” because it means less trade with China.

As logistics professionals sound the alarms on emptying U.S. ports as a result of steep tariffs, President Donald Trump said those major import slowdowns are actually a boon.