Los Angeles port cargo falls 5% in May amid tariff pressures

The Port of Los Angeles handled 716,619 TEUs in May 2025, down 5 per cent YoY—its lowest in over two years—amid tariff-related trade strain.
Imports fell 9 per cent to 355,950 TEUs; exports dropped 5 per cent.
Despite May’s dip, Jan–May volumes rose 4 per cent YoY.
Officials warn tariffs could raise consumer prices 1.5 per cent, costing households ~$2,500/year, hitting lower-income families hardest.