The Port of Long Beach, a critical gateway for Chinese goods, has been significantly impacted by fluctuating US tariff policies. Initially, importers rushed to beat rising tariffs, causing a surge in shipments from China. However, the imposition of 145% tariffs in April led to a sharp decline in cargo levels, which is still being felt.

A temporary truce announced on May 12, reducing tariffs to 30% for the US and 10% for China, has sparked optimism and anticipation of another surge in shipments. Despite this, the logistics industry faces ongoing uncertainty, with concerns about maintaining workforce stability and operational predictability amidst fluctuating trade relations.

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