Ryan Calkins

And lose to the @mariners.com in the Series.

10th has been a the unofficial drag strip for addled carheads racing into and out of Capitol Hill. This makes it so much easier for my nine year old to walk the dog over to Volunteer without running a gauntlet.

F that guy. The rest of us think you’re indispensable.

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YouTube video by Port of Seattle From Global Oceans to Local Action: Commissioner Ryan Calkins at the UN Ocean Conference #port

My latest newsletter is out!

In this issue, I share a report out of my time at the United Nations Ocean Conference last month in Nice. Ocean-based innovation holds much promise, but we will need all-hands-on-deck to bring it to scale.

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The world is moving on. As US port throughput drops, Asian and European port traffic is increasing as trade flows divert around the US to avoid our tariffs and uncertainty.

Warehouse vacancy rates in the US are at an 11 year high. Whatever slack was in the supply chain to accommodate tariffs is gone at this point. Inventories are drawn down and product hitting store shelves now will carry at least a 10% tariff burden. ⬆️ prices, ⬇️ sales 🟰 economic downturn.

Thank you to my home district for its support! Proud to represent us on the commission.

Seattle transload company lays off 92 employees MacMillan-Piper filed a notice in the state of Washington that it was to permanently lay off employees starting Thursday.

Trade wars have consequences.
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Only Congress can fix this. They need to rein in administration overreach and reclaim their authority over tariff policy.

The chaos caused by trade policy with no rhyme nor reason is pushing countries to establish stronger relationships with each other. In May at a conference in Korea I attended, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese delegates were discussing how to strengthen ties in light of the US’s bad faith negotiating.

US businesses get hurt both ways. Last week I met with two businesses: an importer who had to lay off a third of staff because of supply chain uncertainty and an exporter who has lost all of their export business to Asia.

So the average tariff rate of 20%, which will kick in on August 1st and is higher than the infamous Smoot Hawley tariffs that deepened and prolonged the Great Depression, will reroute supply chains around the US.

Consumers will pay in the form of higher costs, fewer options, and empty shelves.

As the next self-imposed tariff deadline approaches, it’s a good time to point out that the consequences don’t kick in for consumers (and the economy) for many months. Anticipatory purchases and inventory drawdowns blunt early price pressure. Any fix will require months to undo the damage.

Great question! All will be required to plug in by 2027. I can find out why this ship wasn’t plugged in. Do you know if it had just arrived or was about to depart when you took the picture?

That’s a great “heads I win, tails you lose” way to look at it.

A photo of Ryan Calkins, with Port of Seattle, Commissioner Pos. 1 underneath. There is a badge in the top right of the graphic that says 43rd Endorsed with a check mark

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No kings.

Thank you!

What if—and I’m just spitballing here—we just did this a few blocks east where we already have services and mass transit?

Our first coverage from Seattle’s preeminent news source!

Last week, I joined Kaitlin Collins of CNN to discuss the impacts of tariffs on port operations. We've been seeing cargo volumes drop meaning less work and fewer options in stores.

The walls are closing in… but we don’t mind! 🏗️ The crane at SEA is hard at work helping to install some exterior wall panels for the C Concourse Expansion project. This is the first step in getting the building enclosed. And we gotta say, we like what we see! 👀 #UpgradeSEA

Photo credit to Alex Garland. WA leaders at the Seattle Center Hands Off Rally: Melissa Rubio, Tyna Ek, Madeline Brown, Riall Johnson, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Kayla Ragona, Summer Stinson, Alex Fayer, Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins, Port Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed

Dems fighting for democracy, science, education, community, arts, & the people! Thanks to electeds & activists for solidarity! #HandsOff @jayapal.house.gov @pramilajayapal.bsky.social @ryancalkins.bsky.social @seattleindivisible.bsky.social @ppact.org @oavotes.bsky.social 📸 @alexgarland.bsky.social

Points taken! Love to hear more about where we can add wayfinding.

My ideas only cover a small portion. Lots of room, especially for student housing!

I would love to see it become the headquarters for the ferries, for all of our distinct maritime workforce development entities, and other maritime organizations (Coast Guard, are you listening?).

Amen

Annie Tran, MPA on LinkedIn: #economicdevelopment #greaterseattle #expandingmarkets… More behind the scenes photos from the Greater Seattle Export Accelerator launch at the Port of Seattle Headquarters on Monday! Greater Seattle Partners…

Loved participating in the kickoff of our export accelerator program. Entrepreneurs are optimists by nature, and it was great to be inspired by the new cohort! www.linkedin.com/posts/tranan...