HONG KONG/NEW YORK -- Asian exporters continue to front-load shipments to the U.S. in fits and starts, as U.S. President Donald Trump pulls tariff levers and threatens hefty fees on Chinese vessels.
Threats of even higher U.S. tariffs and hefty port fees keep shippers on edge
Vehicles drive past shipping containers from China at the Port of Los Angeles on Feb. 4. The port reported the busiest start to a year in its history. © Reuters
HONG KONG/NEW YORK -- Asian exporters continue to front-load shipments to the U.S. in fits and starts, as U.S. President Donald Trump pulls tariff levers and threatens hefty fees on Chinese vessels.