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The Port of Houston is feeling the shock of tariffs and a stalled government

By Andrew Schneider

Published October 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT

The Port of Houston is feeling the strain as unpaid customs officers, rising tariffs, and a prolonged government shutdown disrupt trade and threaten jobs across Texas.

Andrew Schneider

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