Port of L.A. Director Pleads for End to Tariffs, Expects 'Soft' Fourth Quarter

What is the main reason companies are holding back on investments according to the speaker?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Unclear trade policies

• High interest rates

• Increased competition

How many containers from China are lost for every new container gained from other locations?

• Two and a half

• Two

• One

• Three

What is the expected time frame for the migration of sourcing to take hold according to the speaker?

• One year

• Several years

• A few months

• A decade

What has been the trend in trade volume at the port of Los Angeles in recent months?

• Increasing

• Stable

• Fluctuating

• Decreasing

What is the speaker's outlook for the fourth quarter trade volume?

• Soft and declining

• Strong growth

• Unchanged

• Moderate growth