Caribbean group says US exemptions on Chinese ships ‘acceptable’

Caribbean Group Says US Exemptions On Chinese Ships ‘Acceptable’

By Denis Chabrol Apr 19, 2025 (Bloomberg) –The Caribbean Private Sector Organization said it welcomed a decision to exempt certain Chinese ships traveling to its ports from millions of dollars in...

Caribbean group says US exemptions on Chinese ships ‘acceptable’

The Caribbean Private Sector Organization said it welcomed a decision to exempt certain Chinese ships travelling to its ports from millions of US dollars in fees proposed by the Trump administration.

The fee can be charged up to five times a year and depends on the tonnage.

The United States has announced plans to introduce port fees for Chinese ships, in an effort to revitalize the country's shipbuilding industry and counter Beijing's dominance in the sector, the BBC reports. Starting in mid-October, Chinese ship owners and operators will be charged $50 per tonne of […]

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