Companies have paused ocean shipments from China for the time being.

Global brands are temporarily halting ocean shipments from China as they evaluate the impact of escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China, with some prices increasing by up to 145%. The Port of Los Angeles has seen around 12 canceled sailings for May due to this uncertainty. While March volumes were strong, there is an expectation of a significant decline in imports from July onwards, as companies may struggle with absorbing costs or passing them on to consumers. The situation remains fluid, and the long-term effects on trade are still unclear.