The Ripple Effect: Trump’s Tariffs and the L.A. Port Conundrum

New York Times journalist Ana Swanson covers the situation at the Port of Los Angeles, the largest port in the Western Hemisphere and the initial location to experience the impacts of Trump’s tariff conflicts. The importance of the Port of Los Angeles is linked to its trade connections with China, making the Trump administration’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods lead to reduced traffic at the port. Ana Swanson elaborates on what this port reveals about U.S. trade dynamics and how the repercussions felt there will eventually affect American consumers.