Beijing races with goods to US before Donald Trump's tariffs hit

The race is on to get Chinese goods into the US before President Donald Trump’s tariffs bite.

At sea and in the sky, the US president’s trade war with China has ignited a freight frenzy. Hyundai Merchant Marine’s vessels leaving China for the US are full, deliveries to California ports are surging, and cargo rates for journeys across the Pacific are at a four-year high.

The levies that kick in Monday have amplified the busy pre-holiday season as Chinese manufacturers rush everything from toys to