SoCal Ports Saw Record January Ahead of Trump Tariffs

The busiest trade hub in the U.S. moved more containers last month than in any previous January, as importers rushed to bring in goods before widely anticipated tariff hikes from President Donald Trump.

“This January milestone adds to a great run of strong volume, with the last seven months averaging more than 927,000 container units,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said at a February 19 press conference. 

Cargo handlers mov…