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You can watch Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s reel visiting the Port of LA here.

LOS ANGELES, CA – Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) visited the Port of Los Angeles to hear directly from port staff and highlight the real-world consequences of President Trump’s tariffs on imported goods — including a projected 35% drop in cargo volume next week. Reps. Gomez is fighting to pass legislation to shut down Trump’s global tariffs, prevent him from punishing allies, and put Congress back in charge of trade.

“I saw the impact of Trump’s tariffs up close today at the Port of LA — and it’s devastating,” said Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34). “Cargo is down, jobs are being cut, store shelves are starting to empty, and small businesses are struggling to keep up. The truth is, Trump hasn’t delivered any real trade wins—just photo ops. His tariffs are self-inflicted wounds on our economy.”

As the busiest container port in the U.S., the Port of LA is a critical economic engine that supports nearly a million jobs across the greater LA area. With 145% tariffs now in effect, port officials are already seeing cancelled sailings, slower cargo movement, and reduced hours for workers — jeopardizing jobs, raising consumer prices, and hurting small businesses and even California farmers who depend on U.S. exports.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez — a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees trade — has been holding the administration accountable in committee and led the Congressional Dads Caucus in calling out the harm to working families.