America’s largest port is struggling to navigate Trump’s tariffs

If you run a trade deficit, you’re not a loser,

Hoffman said

You end up hurting consumers across the entire United States.”

Dennis Hoffman, an economist at Arizona State University, framed the tariff impact more bluntly

Today’ ... It’s less wear and tear on the body, you’re able to work longer, you’re able to earn a good living.”

he said,

You’ll see folks that have to scramble pretty quickly to keep their jobs and keep food on the table,

he said