The Port of Los Angeles, one of the first casualties of the U.S.-China trade war, is experiencing a significant decline in activity. More than half of the container ship berths are currently empty, and the number of shipping containers arriving has dropped by about one-third compared to the same period last year. This decline surpasses even the depths of the Great Recession. President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods, along with retaliatory measures from Beijing, have disrupted the trans-Pacific flow of various goods. Port workers, including dockworkers and truckers, are facing reduced hours and financial strain. While some hope for a resolution, the uncertainty continues to impact businesses and workers in the region.
— new from The Washington Post
