The trade conflict between the United States and China has resulted in a 54.56% drop in cherry exports and a 16.85% drop in potato exports from the Northwest Seaport Alliance and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
In a letter sent to U.S. President Donald Trump, the six largest West Coast ports in the country — Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Port of Oakland, Port of Portland, Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma – shared their concerns that the long-term impacts of the escalating trade conflict between China and the United States will create irredeemable economic harm to employers, workers, residents and international partnerships along the West Coast and throughout the entire country.
“The chaos of the current trade war is one of the most prominent risks ahead. Exporters are losing market opportunities through increased tariffs on sales to China. Changing global trade routes could mean fewer West Coast imports as supply chains shift away from China,” said Stephanie Bowman, Port of Seattle commission president and co-chair of The Northwest Seaport Alliance.
“A long trade war could mean more shipping time for western producers and fewer work opportunities for West Coast workers,” said Clare Petrich, Port of Tacoma commission president and co-chair of The Northwest Seaport Alliance.
The letter highlights the latest impacts related to back-and-forth tariffs between the United States and China and states that in 2018, California ports collectively saw a decrease of about 30% in exports to China.
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