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Shipping Rates Tumble: Tariffs and Trade Wars Loom

Shipping Rates Tumble: Tariffs and Trade Wars Loom

Update: 2025-10-01
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Container shipping rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast are plummeting as demand stays weak, but East Coast prices are up! Is this just a blip or the start of a major trade war shakeup? Experts warn consumer fears and potential tariffs could trigger a disastrous slowdown, with China threatening retaliatory port fees and ship bans. Ocean carriers are slashing sailings, but is it enough to avoid a total collapse? Get ready for a bumpy ride through the rest of the year!

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Shipping Rates Tumble: Tariffs and Trade Wars Loom

Shipping Rates Tumble: Tariffs and Trade Wars Loom