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Pandemic’s Impact on Imports Easing

The numbers are still below last year.

Press Releases June 8, 2020
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Imports to See Double-Digit Annual Declines Even as Stores Begin to Reopen

The economic recovery will be gradual and retailers will adjust the amount of merchandise they import, according to…

Press Releases May 8, 2020
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Estimated March Imports Hit Five-Year Low

Declines expected to continue amid pandemic.

Press Releases April 7, 2020
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Coronavirus Impact on Imports Expected to be Larger Than Previously Anticipated

Factory shutdowns and travel restrictions in China continue to affect production.

Press Releases March 9, 2020
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Retail Imports Settling Down After Year of Tariff Surges

President Trump is scheduled to sign a “Phase One” partial trade deal with China on Wednesday.

Press Releases January 10, 2020
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Retailers Still Stocking Up Ahead of Possible Tariffs

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to grow only modestly compared with last year’s…

Press Releases July 10, 2019
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Retail Imports Level Off After Rush to Beat Tariffs

The immediate pressure to stock up on merchandise has passed but retailers remain concerned.

Press Releases January 8, 2019
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Tariff ‘Wild Card’ Threatens Retail Imports 

“More tariffs could come any day," NRF says.

Press Releases September 10, 2018
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Retail Imports Set New Records Ahead of Tariffs

Retailers are rushing to bring merchandise into the country.

Press Releases August 9, 2018
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