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Even if tariffs are relaxed—an unlikely immediate fix—the aftermath will cause a surge in shipping costs and logistical bottlenecks. Cancelled bookings, combined with repositioned vessels, mean ports and shipping lanes will be overwhelmed when trade resumes, likely pushing container shipping rates back to 2021-2022 levels—potentially reaching $20,000 per container. The impact on retail prices and consumer goods could be severe.