Trump Tariffs Leave Hundreds of Dockworkers Jobless
Reduced cargo shipments from China are causing job losses at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, impacting part-time workers initially but threatening full-time positions. This slowdown, attributed to tariffs, threatens 136,000 direct and 1.4 million indirect jobs in the region, with ripple effects impacting businesses and potentially leading to nationwide supply chain issues. While President Trump views the slowdown as a temporary measure to improve trade relations with China, local officials warn of severe consequences, including empty store shelves. The situation is expected to worsen before improving.
John Q. Hosedrinker