Port of Oakland’s agricultural exports see 12% increase, despite tariffs

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Port of Oakland reported that its containerized agricultural exports are boosting, despite the trade war. The farm good shipments in the first four months of 2019 saw a 12% increase from the previous year. According to the port, the majority of its shipments are sent to Asia, despite US’s tariffs.

Mainly, Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll noted that it’s soon to declare victory as they expect to see the development of the trade outlook.

Driscoll added

But our performance so far this...

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