Empty container truck lanes nt rise in two-way traffic at the Port of Vancouver in 2004 created shipping congestion at its main terminals, which currently handle over 29 billion dollars (23.5 billion US dollars) worth of goods per year. And, import-export levels look set to grow at an equally stunning pace in 2005. A 10-day dispute between independent container truck drivers and trucking companies over rising fuels costs has further aggravated problems, keeping 1,000 trucks off the road and costing the Canadian economy over 30 million dollars (24 million US dollars) per day. AFP PHOTO/Cathryn Atkinson (Photo by CATHRYN ATKINSON / AFP) Photo by CATHRYN ATKINSON/AFP via Getty Images
Foreign orders have “evaporated” for many Chinese exporters, borrowing the word from one in southern China.
He is not alone. On social media platforms in China, they discuss their dilemma. A few said they were immune from the impact of U.S. tariffs owing to their irreplaceable products.
