Small business owners in West Australia urge early Christmas shopping due to US-China tariffs causing shipping delays and port congestion.

Small business owners in West Australia urge customers to start Christmas shopping early due to anticipated shipping shortages. US tariffs on Chinese imports will affect container and ship availability, increasing congestion in ports like Fremantle. These delays are already impacting Perth-based businesses, with the main concern being supply chain issues involving vessels, containers, and deliveries rather than factory production.