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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 16 MIN

At the Port of Seattle, tariffs mean there's not enough work for longshoremen

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Over the last year, tariffs drove down traffic at the Port of Seattle. For hundreds of dockworkers, there is no longer enough work to go around. We’ll talk about how the port is doing and what it means for the wider Washington economy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Over the last year, tariffs drove down traffic at the Port of Seattle. For hundreds of dockworkers, there is no longer enough work to go around. We’ll talk about how the port is doing and what it means for the wider Washington economy.

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