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CX Daily: Cargo Ships Are Racing Across Pacific as U.S.-China Tariff Deadline Looms

Published: Apr. 10, 2025 9:27 a.m. GMT+8

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Cargo ships are racing across Pacific as U.S.-China tariff deadline looms

In a desperate sprint to beat looming U.S. tariffs, cargo ships and airlines are racing across the Pacific at record speeds. Containers are stacked to the brim, ports are scrambling to meet demand and freight rates are soaring amid a surge in shipping activity.

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