New ports study shows impact of tariffs on jobs, economy

A new report done for the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach -- the largest container port complex in the U.S. -- says tariffs threaten nearly 1.5 million U.S. jobs and more than $186 billion in economic activity nationwide. The study, conducted by consulting firm BST Associates, analyzes trade conducted through the San Pedro Bay ports in 2018, addressing “how many jobs and how much sales, income and taxes are at risk for every state due...