Published On: Fri, May 2nd, 2025

Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?

The Port of Los Angeles , left, is seen next to an image of empty store shelves in this combination image

Viral videos are claiming major U.S. ports are empty because Trump’s tariffs against China have dried up the supply of Chinese goods. Is it true? CBC’s visual investigations unit analyzes the videos, satellite imagery and trade data to find out what’s really going on.

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Thumbnail credit: The Port of Los Angeles Live Look, Getty Images

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Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?