US container imports drop 8.4% in September as Trump tariffs disrupt global trade

U.S. containerized goods imports declined 8.4% year-over-year in September, with a significant 22.9% drop from China, due to ongoing tariff policies. Despite a strong historical September volume, forecasts predict a fall below 2 million TEUs for the remainder of the year as retailers frontloaded holiday merchandise ahead of rising tariffs.