Containerized agricultural exports are rebounding despite an ongoing trade war, the Port of Oakland reported on June 10. The Port said farm good shipments in the first four months of 2019 increased 12 percent over last year.
The Port added that ag exports to China rose 5 percent, despite that nation’s tariff standoff with the U.S. The trends are welcome after Oakland’s worldwide ag exports declined 10 percent in 2018.
“It’s too soon to declare victory in this segment given the trade outlook,”...
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