US EditionUS farmers express dismay over proposal for levies on China-built ships
- U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to impose fees on China-built ships aims to strengthen the U.S. Shipbuilding industry but could harm domestic operators and ports, as industry executives expressed during hearings on March 24.
- Industry leaders warned that the proposed fees might lead to significant challenges for U.S. Cargo and shipping, potentially driving business away from American ports to foreign carriers.
- The American Association of Port Authorities stated that the fees could cause transportation congestion at large ports and significant economic disruptions for smaller ports, impacting jobs and trade.
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Opposition grows as USTR holds hearing on levies on Chinese ships
A public hearing on Washington proposed levies on Chinese ships docking in the US is scheduled to be held on Monday and Wednesday by Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). However, discontent toward the potential levies is simmering as American industry associations complained such practice would hurt their interest and global competitiveness. In addition, Caribbean Community leaders are concerned that the US' proposed fines on…
Mid-sized ports like Charleston could feel brunt of Trump proposal to charge Chinese ships
The Port of Charleston and other medium-sized seaports could take the biggest hit from a White House proposal to levy hefty fees against vessels operated or built by Chinese-owned companies, some of the industry's top leaders are warning.
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