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Trump's Trade War Is Having a Huge Effect on California Ports
Season 2025
Episode 372
Trump’s shifting tariffs and the latest trade war with China are already slowing cargo at California’s ports. Officials warn of a significant impact on jobs at the Ports of LA and Long Beach, which rely heavily on Chinese trade for economic stability.
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