Reposted by @tastraeus.bsky.social
Trump's 145% tariffs sparked a surge in imports.
But exports didn't follow.
Now, West Coast ports are sending ships back empty.
This isn't economic reviva.
It's a retreat.
www.dataandpolitics.net/empty-ships-...
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Empty Ships, Empty Promises: Trump's Tariffs Are About to Decimate American Shipping
Trump's 145% tariffs triggered a flood of imports—but not a rise in American exports. West Coast ports are now sending ships back empty. This imbalance isn't just economic—it's personal. Jobs, wages, ...