How Tariffs Are Rewriting the US Retail Peak Season Calendar The traditional late summer peak shipping season for US retailers is becoming a relic of the past.
The latest data from the Global Port Tracker, jointly released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, shows that tariff changes and supply chain uncertainty have brought forward this year's busiest period for imports.
The acceleration of shipments ahead of the July tariff changes was no surprise, given the warnings from retailers about potential disruption.