USTR notice: 'Section 301 Action on China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors'

USTR notice: 'Section 301 Action on China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors'

Thursday, April 17, 2025 Federal Register notice USTR statement Related: USTR announces tonnage-based port fees on Chinese ships Weight: -20

So, Does China's Shipbuilding Capacity Concern You?

USTR imposes fees and restrictions on certain maritime transport services

On April 17, 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a series of fees and restrictions intended to address China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. The announcement follows the USTR’s year-long investigation into China’s acts, policies, and practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. Maritime transport services fees Effective October 14, 2025, the following maritime transport se…

China's Ministry of Commerce expressed its dissatisfaction and opposition after the announcement of the American measures, which target the Chinese shipbuilding, shipping and… China: Reaction to the American measures against the shipbuilding sector - ΙΝΑΦΤΕΜΟΡΟΡΙΚΙ

USTR revises structure in maritime fees decision

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 issued the following statement after the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced its decision to implement a new fee structure under the Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.  “While the USTR’s actions may affect agricultural and perishable products, we appreciate that the revised fee structure appears to…

U.S. Wheat Organizations Express Gratitude to the Government for Adjustments to Proposed Remedies - Oklahoma Farm Report

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) extend thanks to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for targeting the proposed Section 301 actions regarding Chinese maritime practices in ways that protect U.S. farm commodity export competitiveness. We appreciate USTR’s understanding of the impact the original proposals could have had on