April U.S. Container Imports Ease as Trade Uncertainty and Geopolitical Risks Persist

In April 2026, U.S. containerized imports totaled 2,277,965 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), declining 3.2% from March and 5.5% year-over-year. Despite the pullback, volumes remained 18.7% above April 2019 levels, reflecting continued resilience in underlying demand even as broader trade conditio