Trade Winds Shifting: US Imports, Tariffs, and Uncertainty

US container imports defy expectations with a slight August increase, but a sharp drop in Chinese goods signals a shifting trade landscape. Despite near-record volumes, experts predict a slowdown due to trade tensions and potential consumer spending cuts. Trump's new tariffs on India and a court ruling against existing tariffs add further uncertainty, leaving businesses and consumers bracing for a turbulent end to the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.