Port of Virginia CEO says port should endure Chinese tariffs better than most

Port of Virginia CEO Stephen Edwards said the port is a “blueprint” for the future of the supply chain and will be able to weather the ongoing trade war with China better than others in the nation.

New tariffs will certainly affect Virginia’s port, but Edwards doesn’t expect major changes as a result.

“We’re in the somewhat fortunate position of being the least-exposed major U.S. port on trade with China,” Edwards told government and industry leaders at the Virginia Beach Marriott Thursday…

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