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Importer Sensitivity and Tariff Concerns Affecting U.S. Import Volumes, says Descartes
U.S. containerized import volumes declined in September 2025, reflecting both seasonal softening and increased caution among importers ahead of key trade policy deadlines. According to the October Global Shipping Report from Descartes Systems Group, total inbound volumes for September declined by -8.4% from August and by -8.4% year-over-year. As reported by Logistics Management, September ranked