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New tariffs are set to go into effect next week with international trading partners, and the and the are watching closely.

President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs will also impact dozens of other countries and many everyday consumer goods.

Ports in the Pacific Northwest are a key indicator of how trade policies could affect the region. Sam Cho with the Port of Seattle said companies are in limbo, unsure of what to expect.

鈥淎 lot of these shippers and importers who need to put in orders or manufacture goods and import them are kind of frozen,鈥� Cho told 成人X站 Newsradio. 鈥淭hey’re not exactly sure what tariff rate they’re going to be hit with.鈥�

Port of Tacoma Commissioner concerned about job losses amid tariffs

Port of Tacoma Commissioner John McCarthy said he鈥檚 concerned about potential job losses.

鈥淚f a ship has 2,000 fewer containers, that means 2,000 less truck trips, truck drivers, those that put the container on and off the truck,鈥� McCarthy said.

Washington is the most trade-dependent state in the country, with significant trade ties to Canada. U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods such as steel, aluminum, auto parts, and copper could rise to 35% to 50%, prompting expected retaliation from Canada.

Cho also warned of possible inflation. Port activity has fluctuated since April, with companies rushing to import goods before tariffs hit. Imports dropped 30% at the end of April and another 20% in May. June saw a slight rebound, but volumes remain below last year鈥檚 levels.

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