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Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?

Are U.S. ports ‘ghost towns’ thanks to Trump’s tariffs?

Viral videos are claiming major U.S. ports are empty because Trump's tariffs against China have dried up the supply of Chinese goods. Is it true? CBC’s visual investigations unit analyzes the videos, satellite imagery and trade data to find out what’s really going on.

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