Will U.S. rail volumes take a hit from the proposed U.S. tariffs on China?

(Source: Freight Waves, June 25, 2019)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An additional $300 billion in proposed U.S. tariffs against China could result in lower railroad freight volume in the agricultural, manufacturing and intermodal sectors, but economic uncertainty and competition from trucks appear to be bigger threats for rail volumes as the second half of 2019 approaches next week.

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