Presents to arrive in time for the holidays, but may be more expensive

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Holiday merchandise will reach stores on time, but consumers should brace for price increases as retailers pass tariff costs along.

Port of Long Beach handled record cargo volume this fiscal year despite tariff uncertainties, avoiding the worst-case 35% decline scenario.

The port’s health is crucial for the region: it supports 691,000 Southern California jobs and nearly 2.7 million positions nationally.

Consumers don’t have to worry about products arriving in time for the holidays, though they may be facing higher prices, say officials at one of America’s largest ports.

Imports at the Port of Long Beach are flowing smoothly through its facilities despite the government shutdown a