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According to the World Port Declaration, released on July 9 by the National Retail Federation and Hatthew, the volume of imports in US ports in July comes in a two -digit drop in late spring.
According to NRF, the July volume is projected to reach 2.36 million TEUs, which is 2.1 % compared to the year for US ports compared to the year.
Last week, President Donald Trump delayed the country’s specific mutual tariffs until August 1. While publishing several letters that express the tariff rate, the government intends to start importing some countries. Export tariffs from China are unclear, however, although Trump said the United States is in agreement with the country.
Long pauses make the shipping to TimesBut it is expected that the volume will be reduced again if the tariffs are restored on August 1. Currently, the port of Los Angeles is witnessing the peak activity of the wrestlers and expects July magazines to reach 950,000 units, equivalent to twenty feet.
“The tariff situation is very smooth and the retailers are trying to collect the holiday season before the various tariffs that have been announced and actually implemented,” said Jonathan Gold. “The retailers have been imported as much as possible before the mutual tariffs, and the latest program will be very welcomed until August 1.”
Has not yet been finalized. Tariff negotiations with US business partners challenge retailers’ planning, especially small businesses and with “inability to attract tariffs”, Gold said.
However, the main retailers are taking several reduction measures to combat tariffs. Nike expects $ 1 billion in tariffs, it is distracting some of its production operations from China and focusing on its relationships with retail partners and suppliers. On the other hand, academia and outdoors, in addition to adjusting their production traces, re -fill out their inventory again.
US ports covered by The Port Tracker 1.95 million Taus In May, approximately 12 % of April and 6.4 % decrease last year. June numbers have not been released yet.
Looking at the future, the total volume is expected to fall in August to November due to tariffs. NRF predicts the August volume reaches 2.08 million TEU, 10.4 % YOY and September 1.81 million TEU falls and is close to 20 % YOY. October with 1.81 million TEUs forecast, which is reduced to 19.2 %.
Current Forecast Projects NRF volume H1 12.63 million Taus4.5 % Spare – increase of 12.54 million Taus Forecast from last month. Regardless of increased, forecast is still below 12.78 million Happiness Forecast was founded in early 2025 before Trump first announces mutual duties in early April.
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