Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-06-07 12:42Group 1 - U.S. retail giants, under pressure from tariffs, initially sought to have Chinese suppliers bear the cost of tariffs but later agreed to have U.S. parties cover the costs after discussions with Chinese authorities [1] - Recently, U.S. retailers have attempted to shift the burden of shipping costs onto Chinese suppliers, exacerbated by a surge in shipping prices due to increased imports during the tariff suspension period [1][4] - Major U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Nike, are negotiating with Chinese suppliers to share up to 66% of the U.S. tariff costs, which were previously absorbed by U.S. buyers [2] Group 2 - Shipping costs have skyrocketed, with rates for containers to the U.S. West Coast reaching $6,000 to $7,000, nearly double the rates from late May [4] - The cost of shipping from Ningbo-Zhoushan Port to the U.S. West Coast has increased to $3,000, three times the price from April, raising concerns among exporters about their ability to absorb these costs [4] - The shipping industry is facing capacity shortages due to a surge in demand, with significant delays expected in restoring normal shipping operations [4][5] Group 3 - The Ningbo-Zhoushan Port is taking measures to handle the increased export orders, anticipating a recovery in shipping volumes to the U.S. following the tariff reductions [5] - The port plans to enhance service levels and improve operational efficiency to accommodate the expected rise in shipping demand [5]