Treasury Sec. Isn't Worried About Empty Shelves as 'Empty Cargo Ships' Push Americans to Panic Buy

Source: International Business Times

In an aerial view, shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Oakland on April 28, 2025 in Oakland, California. American importers are seeing a surge in canceled sailings by freight ships out of China as the Trump administration's tariffs continue to impact the world's economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Monday he isn't worried about the potential of empty shelves.