Port of Portland reacts to tariff changes

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Port of Portland reacts to tariff changes

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Published on May 13, 2025, 12:48:42 PM
Total time: 00:11:47

Episode Description

On Monday, the U.S. and China agreed to suspend increased tariffs for 90 days while negotiations continue. Prior to that announcement, the Port of Portland had projected exports and imports to be down 30% in May. We hear from Curtis Robinhold, the executive director of the Port of Portland, and from Tim McCarthy, the chief operating officer of Harbor Industrial, a maritime services company at the Port’s container terminal.

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