Container shipments from China to the U.S. have significantly declined due to the U.S.-China tariff war, with credible estimates indicating a 45-60% drop in bookings since early April 2025. This follows a frontloading surge earlier in the year, but cancellations and reduced sailings (e.g., 81 in April) are now dominating. The impact is already visible at major ports like Los Angeles, with a projected 33-35% drop in arrivals, and is expected to lead to retail shortages and economic strain in both nations. While China remains a major source of U.S. imports (30-40% of containers), the tariff war has disrupted this flow, with long-term implications for global trade.