Trump’s trade war means empty shelves are looming: How long until consumers feel the pain

Stories and images of empty ports on the West Coast have stoked fears that Americans will soon feel the direct effect of President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff war. And according to supply chain experts and other analysts, they are right to be worried—it promises to be a cruel summer for consumers, retailers, and the broader economy alike.

As Trump's 145% tariff on Chinese goods remains in place, and no trade deal in sight, there has already been a decline in manufacturing orders from China...