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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Demand slump fuelled by Trump tariffs hits US ports and air freight
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Demand slump fuelled by Trump tariffs hits US ports and air freight

Last updated: April 27, 2025 2:00 pm
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Donald Trump’s trade war with China is having a significant impact on the US economy, with container port operators and air freight managers reporting sharp declines in goods transported from China. The introduction of 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports to the US has led to a steep drop in container bookings, with the Port of Los Angeles expecting arrivals to be significantly lower than a year before. Airfreight handlers have also reported a decrease in bookings, signaling a shift in trade flows between the two countries.

Logistics groups have observed a 45 per cent decrease in bookings for standard 20-foot shipping containers from China to the US compared to a year earlier. This trend reflects traders’ hesitation to make decisions as they wait for Washington and Beijing to reach a deal to lower tariffs. The International Chamber of Commerce has warned that the cost of accessing the US market could be the highest since the 1930s, with a baseline tariff of 10 per cent expected to become the norm.

Both the US and China have started to feel the effects of the trade war, with exemptions being granted on certain products to ease the burden. However, ongoing uncertainty has led to a slowdown in container shipments from China to the US, prompting companies to hold off on shipping goods in anticipation of tariff reductions. Supply chains are being restructured, with some companies diverting shipments to other countries or holding inventory in bonded warehouses to avoid paying duties.

The impact of the trade war is also being felt in the airfreight industry, with bookings from China falling roughly 30 per cent. The closure of the US ‘de minimis’ scheme, which allowed tariff-free imports of goods valued under $800, is expected to further impact e-commerce retailers and air cargo businesses. Overall, the slowdown in imports is starting to affect hauliers and retailers, with some companies reporting lower volumes and uncertainty about future demand.

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As consumers start to feel the effects of rising prices and falling consumer spending, retail consultants are warning of a potential “double whammy” for the economy. With consumer confidence indices softening over the past few months, businesses are bracing for a challenging period ahead. The trade war between the US and China is reshaping global supply chains and impacting industries across the board.

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