Tariffs Hurt Laredo's Trade Crown

0:00Texas border towns like Laredo are still hurting from those worldwide tariffs that kicked in over a year ago. Laredo used to hold the crown as the busiest international port in the United States, but it slipped from that top spot now. The mayor there, Victor Trevino, points straight at the tariffs as the main culprit behind the drop. Even with the shake-up, Laredo remains the number one land port in the country via wide margin. These changes hit hard in places like Laredo, where trade flows have slowed and folks are feeling the economic pinch. Border communities that thrived on that constant cross-border hustle are adapting to a new reality. Meanwhile, New York and Los Angeles have grabbed the top two overall spots for international ports. It's a big shift, showing how sea routes are pulling ahead while land trade takes the hit. As tariffs keep reshaping the map, watch for more ripples in these trade hubs. Laredo's story is just one beat in the bigger rhythm. While Rapps' El Paso News today brought to you with AI, I'm Cory with the story.