At the Port of Seattle, and others, President Donald Trump's broad tariffs have meant economic uncertainty for veteran workers and put what was once a stable blue-collar career increasingly out of reach for many younger longshoremen.
Seattle owes its existence to the waterfront. But, in a city looking past heavier industries to a future powered by tech and service work, maritime workers and business owners wonder how long they will remain a vibrant part of the cityscape.
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