USTR Targets China’s Maritime Dominance with New Fee Structure and U.S.-Build Incentives
The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced last week a comprehensive plan to challenge China’s dominance in maritime sectors and boost American shipbuilding through a targeted fee structure on Chinese vessels and operators.
Letter From More Than 300 Industry Associations to USTR Slams Proposed Fees on Chinese Ships
A letter sent this week to Jamieson Greer, Ambassador for the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) by more than 300 industry associations, representing various sectors, including transportation and logistics providers, manufacturers, importers, exporters and retailers, among others, called on the USTR to not move forward with its proposals regarding the Section 301 investigation […]
U.S. Targets China Ships, Operators with Millions of Dollars in New Port Charges
In a major retaliatory move against China, the United States is proposing expensive charges that could add millions of dollars in costs for ocean container lines and other carriers calling U.S. ports.
