ATLANTA — The situation with newly-implemented tariffs has proven to be very fluid, as we have seen again this week with court rulings shifting the landscape.
Shortly after tariffs were put in place earlier this year, social media was flooded with videos claiming ports activity had come to a standstill, but is that true here in Georgia?
THE QUESTION:
Has the Port of Savannah seen a significant slowdown since the tariffs took effect?
OUR SOURCES:
The White House
The Associated Press
The Georgia Port Authority
THE ANSWER:
No, it does not appear the Port of Savannah has seen a significant slowdown this year, like some were anticipating.
WHAT WE FOUND:
First, let's look at when new tariffs began.
According to White House orders and reports from The Associated Press, it started