Demand slump fuelled by Trump tariffs hits US ports and air freight
- US tariffs on Chinese imports disrupt trans-Pacific trade flows starting in late April 2025.
- Earlier this month, Washington imposed 145 percent duties on imports from China.
- Transport companies and air handlers report steep drops in cargo volumes from China.
- Container tracking firm Vizion reported bookings from China to the US dropped 45 percent by mid-April.
- Analysts warn US tariffs on pharmaceutical imports could affect Irish banks' profits.
26 Articles
26 Articles
How a Trump-Fueled Trade War Will Impact the US Economy
President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught has roiled Washington and Wall Street for nearly a month. If the trade war persists, the next upheaval will hit much closer to home. Since the US raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted, perhaps by as much as 60%, according to one estimate. That drastic reduction in goods from one of the largest US trading partners hasn’t been felt by many Americans yet, but that’s a…

Demand slump fuelled by Trump tariffs hits US ports and air freight
Bookings plunge as importers hold off on shipping goods to America in hope of Beijing-Washington deal
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage