US Container Imports Expected to Hit Monthly Record in July Before Potential New Tariffs Take Effect

```htmlGolden Ten Data July 9｜According to the latest "Global Port Tracker" report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, as retailers accelerate shipments ahead of potential new tariffs expected to take effect in August, US container imports for July are expected to hit a single-month all-time high. The report forecasts that US port import volume in July will reach 2.47 million TEU, surpassing the post-pandemic surge record of 2.40 million TEU set in May 2022, and increasing by 3.3% compared to July 2025. The report states that this significant growth reflects importers continuing to ship ahead to avoid higher costs associated with anticipated changes in US trade policy. The 10% global temporary tariff implemented this February under Section 122 is set to expire on July 24, and the Trump administration is expected to introduce a new round of tariffs on goods related to forced labor as early as August.```