The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has written a letter to US trade representative ambassador Robert Lighthizer, urging him against potential trade sanctions.
Kurt Nagle, president and CEO of the AAPA, argued that the sanctions could result in significant job losses in the port industry and other trade-related sectors, while triggering retaliation from US trading partners.
He said: “We urge you to take a comprehensive view of the millions of US jobs related to trade and ensure US seaport and other employment is not negatively impacted by trade actions.
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