Washington ports brace for fallout from U.S.-China trade war

Trump Moves to Levy Chinese Vessels in Widening Trade War

The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at US ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.

Washington ports brace for fallout from U.S.-China trade war

Port officials in Seattle and Tacoma say they’re preparing for potentially significant disruptions as the impacts of President Donald Trump’s renewed trade war with China begin to ripple through Washington’s seaports and economy. Port officials told KIRO Newsradio they anticipate a spike in container ships from China bypassing Puget Sound ports and rerouting shipments to ports in Canada, where companies can avoid up to 145% tariffs imposed by th…

Global Shippers Await Word on U.S. Plan to Hit China-Built Ships With Port Fees

The U.S. Trade Representative's office will announce its plan on Thursday for levying port fees on China-linked ships as part of President Donald Trump's effort to revive domestic shipbuilding and counter China's dominance on the high seas.

Richard Mojica Quoted on Uncertainty Surrounding U.S. Trade in the Washington Post | Miller & Chevalier

News khospital3 Wed, 04/16/2025 - 15:26 Featured On Publication Name Washington Post Include Disclaimer Off News Type News Subtitle "What President Trump's Team Wants from the Rest of the World" Date 04.13.2025 Description In this article, Richard Mojica discussed potential outcomes of the Trump administration's anticipated trade negotiations amid ongoing uncertainty among trade officials and foreign governments regarding the president's …