Chinese Shipbuilders Feel "Big Relief" After US Softens Port Fee Plan

Chinese Shipbuilders Feel "Big Relief" After US Softens Port Fee Plan

The revised, less stringent terms of the U.S. Trade Representative's fee plan for Chinese-built ships are an encouragement for China's shipbu...

US Panel Backs Trade Action on China’s Shipbuilding  – Asian News from UK

US lawmakers express support for USTR’s action against China’s shipbuilding dominance. They also urge JPMorgan and Bank of America to withdraw from the controversial CATL IPO due to national security concerns.  Growing tensions between the United States and China have led to calls for action from Capitol Hill as lawmakers focus on two crucial issues: China’s trade practices and its military affiliations. The bipartisan Select Committee on the Ch…

US Virgin Islands exempted from proposed maritime fees on Chinese-built vessels

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has issued a final determination exempting the US Virgin Islands from proposed federal maritime fees that would have significantly raised shipping costs for Chinese-built vessels operating in American ports. The exemption comes after a Section 301 investigation into trade practices and follows sustained advocacy from territorial leaders and congressional representatives. The proposed po…

US revises China-built ship fees after industry pushback - Cargo Insights

Revised port fee structure eases burden on exporters, excludes key vessel categories. The U.S. government has revised its controversial port fee proposal for China-built vessels after facing strong backlash from shipping industry stakeholders. The original plan, which suggested port call charges of up to $1.5 million, drew criticism over potential price hikes on U.S. exports and consumer goods. Announced by the Office of the United States Trade …

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USTR Announces Shipping Policy Changes - Agri-Business AgNet West

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a phased approach to new shipping policies following a year-long Section 301 investigation into global shipbuilding and logistics practices. The ... Read More The post USTR Announces Shipping Policy Changes appeared first on AgNet West.