It’s been more than a year since sweeping U.S. tariffs reshaped the flow of global trade. 2025 marked a record year for container volume imported into Southern California, as companies rushed to get ahead of the duties. 

But the latest numbers suggest the surge is now fading. And for ports and logistics firms, the volatility is creating new uncertainty. 

Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.

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