Head of Port of Los Angeles struggles with tariffs — Politico

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The director of the Port of Los Angeles addresses the logistical challenges created by recent tariffs:

Gene Seroka is executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, which — combined with the Port of Long Beach next door — handles roughly a third of the United States’ overseas imports and exports. That means Southern California is uniquely positioned for economic pain after Trump imposed 10 percent tariffs on all imported goods Wednesday, and even higher rates on trading partners like China, Japan and the European Union.

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