According to a recent report by Reuters, with the 90-day suspension of punitive tariffs between China and the US, importers are scrambling to transport goods from China to the US, leading to a surge in container ship bookings, causing traffic jams at Chinese ports and factories, which may take several weeks to clear up. The report said that the sharp increase in China's export shipping in the coming weeks will translate into a peak in arrivals at ports on the US West Coast. From sneakers, sofas to construction supplies and automotive parts, US importers are racing against time to transport goods out of China. The surge in cargo at major trade gateways like the Yantian Port in Shenzhen has led shipping companies to scramble to coordinate berths and adjust schedules. A spokesperson for German container shipping operator Hapag-Lloyd (HLAG.DE) told Reuters that demand is so high that we can only provide services to our long-term contract customers." Previous high tariffs acted as a heavy barrier, hindering the normal flow of Sino-US trade, significantly increasing the costs for US importers, with many goods piling up. Now that the tariffs have been suspended, it is like opening the sluice gates, releasing the long-suppressed trade demand instantly. US importers are placing orders en masse, wanting to transport as much cargo back to the US as possible during this 90-day policy window to meet market demand, directly resulting in a surge in container ship bookings. For Chinese exporters, this is a rare business opportunity, with a flood of orders pouring in, factories are operating at full capacity, and port handling operations are running day and night. From the perspective of trade structure, the massive transportation of various goods ranging from sneakers to automotive parts indicates the breadth and depth of Sino-US trade. The US market is highly dependent on various Chinese products, whether they are daily consumer goods or components required for industrial production. Chinese products hold an important position in the US market due to their cost-performance advantages. Meanwhile, Chinese exporters also rely on the US as a vast market, and the suspension of tariffs provides both sides with an opportunity to catch their breath and recover, which is conducive to stabilizing the development of their respective related industries. However, these 90 days are just a short window, and there are still many uncertainties behind it. [Image URL: //p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/a32b393d642a43afa9eba7092cfc2110~tplv-obj:1280:720.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1832535631729668&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1755388800&x-signature=sdlN6OdwcYZTceZL0knXYEjVzcg%3D] [Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1832535631729668/] Disclaimer: This article represents the personal views of the author.