US major ports seek stability over court ruling against Trump’s tariff policy

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  • US major ports seek stability over court ruling against Trump’s tariff policy

LEADERS of Southern California’s two major seaports and anxious small-business owners are seeking clarity about the future after the US Supreme Court struck down much of President Donald Trump’s tariff programme on Friday.
In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that his tariff policy under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act was illegal. The ruling is expected to have a significant impact on two of the nation’s busiest trade hubs — the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles — which together form the largest gateway for international trade in the United States.
Noel Hacegaba, chief executive officer of the Port of Long Beach, said in a statement on Friday that they hope the “ruling brings greater certainty to the supply chain.” Both ports were heavily affected by trade policies enacted during the Trump administration, particularly tariffs imposed on goods from China and other trading partners, which created ripple effects across nearly every aspect of port operations, from cargo volumes to employment and long-term planning. — Xinhua

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