HONG KONG -- U.S. President Donald Trump's sky-high tariffs on China have prompted many American importers to halt sourcing from the world's factory floor, causing disruptions in global shipping not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trump's China tariffs spark shipping disruptions comparable to COVID
Bookings sink as US importers halt orders, raising fears of empty store shelves
Some experts have warned of "COVID-like shortages" for U.S. consumers and companies sourcing from China, as President Donald Trump's tariff policy results in reduced shipments. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and AP)
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