The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach — the largest and second-largest US container gateways — said they expect deeper cooperation with China, saying stable US-China ties are critical for cargo flows, jobs and supply-chain stability. Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said stable bilateral relations help safeguard freight movement and employment. Long Beach's Hasegawa said the ports have worked with China for decades and that trade with China accounts for about 40% of their volu

The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach — the largest and second-largest US container gateways — said they expect deeper cooperation with China, saying stable US-China ties are critical for cargo flows, jobs and supply-chain stability. Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said stable bilateral relations help safeguard freight movement and employment. Long Beach's Hasegawa said the ports have worked with China for decades and that trade with China accounts for about 40% of their volumes; he added stability would mean steadier throughput, stronger exports, lower supply-chain costs and clearer investment planning.