Ask Terry Questions Empty spots on shelves due to China tariff

Empty spots on shelves due to China tariff

By Terry Savage on April 18, 2025 | Wild Card

Walmart, Target, Best Buy and the rest are going to abandon Chinese containers at West Coast ports rather than pay 145% tariff. Smart lawyers will find ways to break contracts or litigate for years. Chinese companies stop loading container ships.

A mini supply chain meltdown ala COVID that will start leaving empty spots in store shelves by late May. I know this is scary but it’s the kitchen table truth.

Higher prices on imports from the rest of the world and empty spots where Chinese products have been stocked. Double check these facts and tell this story

Terry Says

It’s a definite possibility. But I can’t “tell the story” until it actually happens!

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