Port of Los Angeles

Leaders at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Monday welcomed a 90-day pause and reduction of tariffs between the United States and China. The two countries agreed to temporarily lower tariffs Monday as negotiations continue. The U.S. will drop its tariff rate on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China plans to reduce its tax on American…

“There are real opportunities here to drive the American economy,” an official from the Port of Los Angeles said.

Already more than 200 port workers were turned away without getting work, a workers’ union representative said. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025.

The tariffs are already having a real impact on thousands of people who work in the ports as their jobs are in jeopardy. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on May 6, 2025. 

Consumers may see fewer products on store shelves in the next couple of months, a port official said. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025.

International tourism to California is projected to drop nearly 10% this year, and Venice Beach vendors say they’re already seeing it. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025.

As fewer products arrive in Southern California, consumers could see empty shelves in the next couple of months.

Local ports say they are going to start to see a big drop in imports due to the president’s tariffs.

Local ports say they are going to start to see a big drop in imports due to the president’s tariffs. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on May 5, 2025. 

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are anticipating a steep drop in imports beginning next week. Brittany Hope reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on May 2, 2025. 

Port of the LA’s Executive Director Gene Seroka explains while the tariff talk concerning China seems to change hourly, for now, a 145% tariff on China is expected to have a major impact. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on April 24, 2025.

A large portion of cargo imports through the Southern California ports is coming from China. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach expect less cargo and job losses in the coming months.

The impacts of the new tariffs announced by President Trump were already visible at the Port of Los Angeles with the prices of key imports going up dramatically overnight, potentially hampering the rebuilding effort in the areas scorched by the January wildfires, a port official said Thursday. As the Ports of LA and Long Beach expect to see less cargo…

President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on all auto imports, including cars built in Mexico and Canada. But even if you aren’t in the market to buy a new car, you may still feel the impact. Edmunds’ head of insights Jessica Caldwell shares what you need to know.

Authorities recovered Friday $600,000 worth of chassis, set aside for commercial truckers to use to move cargo, that was stolen from the Port of Los Angeles. Police had been investigating the series of thefts for months, where the suspected theft ring would reface, alter and resell the stolen chassis. The investigation led to a facility in Gardena where 24 chassis…

Nine people were indicted in a smuggling operation from China into the United States through the LA-Long Beach port complex,

The Port of Los Angeles announced a new $31 million grant Thursday afternoon to test new reduced emission technology.

Make for Dana Point, Marina del Rey, Oxnard, and Ventura to enjoy the lights-on-the-water tradition.

A Costco in Santa Clarita was cleared out of toilet paper amid a looming port workers strike that was canceled Thursday after an agreement was reached. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2024.