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US Proposes Port Fees on Chinese-Built Ships to Counter Trade Imbalances

The Trump administration proposed new fees exceeding $1 million on Chinese-owned cargo ships entering U.S. Ports, which could significantly impact global trade.
The U.S. Trade Representative's investigation found that China's shipbuilding industry distorts international markets, increasing its global market share from 5% in 1999 to over 50% in 2023.
Critics, including Chinese entities, argue that the fees will raise costs for U.S. Consumers and disrupt trade without benefiting U.S. Shipbuilders.
Experts warn that this proposal may harm the U.S. Supply chain by pushing trade to other countries.

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CGTN

China warns U.S. proposal to levy port fees on Chinese ships could backfire

China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday said that charging fees on Chinese ships entering U.S. ports would disrupt global supply chains and backfire on the U.S. economy and employment.

10 days ago·Beijing, China

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VOA News

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Trump administration proposes steep fees on Chinese cargo ships

The Trump administration has proposed punitive new fees on international shipping that would target vessels owned by Chinese companies or manufactured in Chinese shipyards, promising to dramatically alter the economics of global trade. The new policy would charge Chinese-owned cargo ships, as well as third-country flagged vessels built in China, $1 million or more per port-of-call in the U.S. Large container ships often make multiple stops when …

12 days ago·United States

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The Straits Times

S’pore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding shares tumble after US proposes port fees for Chinese-built vessels

Other Chinese shipbuilders and shipping companies were also hit.

13 days ago·Singapore

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Sydney Morning Herald

Trump eyes a fresh China assault that could spark trouble on the seas

China’s dominance of the global shipping industry is now in Donald Trump’s crosshairs.

13 days ago·Sydney, Australia

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NewsNation

Trump’s proposed port call fees against China a ‘big deal’: Flexport CEO

President Trump has proposed hitting Chinese ships with massive port fees. Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen breaks down what that means for shipping costs.

13 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Fast Company

Trump proposes big port fees on Chinese cargo ships. Here’s how that could affect you

Donald Trump could be about to escalate the trade war with China. A proposal, unveiled Friday, would slap fees on any Chinese-built vessels, as well as Chinese shipping companies, that enter U.S. ports. That could bring in millions of dollars to the government, but just like the 10% tariffs on Chinese goods Trump has imposed, that move would likely result in even higher prices for consumers (as well as possible retribution from China on U.S. imp…

13 days ago

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