PR in the Philippines

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s 2.0 era tariffs and immigration policies, American retailers and importers are significantly increasing their stockpiling.

To preempt potential tariff increases and port strike disruptions, businesses are accelerating imports, leading to a surge in container volume at major U.S. ports.

The Port of Los Angeles processed 462,740 TEUs of imports, 122,716 TEUs of exports, and 319,570 empty containers last month.

The Port of Long Beach also exceeded its previous record, handling nearly one million containers in October.

Los Angeles and Long Beach, handling about one-third of U.S. container imports, are experiencing their busiest peak season ever, with increased vessel traffic and record container processing since July.

In October, Southern California ports processed a near-record 950,303 imported containers, slightly below the May 2021 high of 980,450. This surge follows pandemic-related supply chain issues.

Concerns about global events, particularly Trump’s potential 60% tariff on Chinese goods, are impacting Yiwu, China. This uncertainty has unexpectedly boosted demand.

Yiwu merchants report significant sales increases, attributed partly to increased Christmas and New Year demand and stockpiling by foreign buyers, especially American supermarkets preparing for potential tariff hikes.

A Yiwu shoe factory owner, whose primary clients are U.S. supermarkets, confirms a 50% increase in orders due to clients stockpiling in anticipation of higher tariffs and benefiting from currently low shipping costs.

Wall Street investors are profiting from this situation by trading stocks related to tariff-affected industries. However, ordinary investors face challenges in navigating this complex market.

MAXE, a new investment tracking app, aims to help investors by providing access to the portfolios of experienced investors, fund managers, and government officials, allowing them to adapt their strategies based on real-time market changes.

MAXE’s key feature is real-time access to the portfolios and trading activities of top industry experts, offering users valuable insights into investment strategies and risk management.

MAXE’s AI financial management assistant uses big data and algorithms to provide customized investment strategies based on current market conditions and analysis.

MAXE offers real-time data visualizations for stocks, bonds, and foreign exchange, along with comprehensive information on assets, including news and regulatory filings.

With over 300,000 downloads, MAXE is gaining popularity as a tool for improved investment and financial management. It is available on [App Store link] and [Google Play link].