Trump's Tariffs: Longshore Union Claims They're Hurting American Workers

(Photos: Wikimedia Commons) LONG BEACH, Calif.—A surge of empty containers from cargo vessels is accumulating in Long Beach. In April alone, one-fifth of cargo ship arrivals faced cancellations. As stevedores, truckers, and warehouse employees face job losses, unions express frustration and concern. Economists foresee a recession, heightening the local congressman’s discontent.President Trump’s tariffs are impacting the economy, despite signals of easing restrictions. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) denounces these tariffs as detrimental to workers, citing increased consumer costs amid corporate profit gains.