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NRF, Descartes Project Lower U.S. Imports for Early 2026
Import volumes at major U.S. container ports are expected to decline year-over-year through the first half of 2026, according to the Global Port Tracker report released February 9 by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates. The NRF noted that tariff impacts remain a primary factor influencing U.S. inbound trade. Overall, the report projects