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US Introduces Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels Amid Ongoing Maritime Trade Dispute

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The United States Office of the US Trade Representative has revised its plans to impose fees on Chinese-built ships docking at US ports. The revised fee structure, published in the Federal Register, will charge vessels $3.5 million each time they dock at US ports.

    1. They drive up global shipping costs, disrupt the stability of global production and supply chains, increase inflationary pressure within the United States, and harm the interests of American consumers and businesses.
    2. Ultimately, they will not succeed in revitalizing the US shipbuilding industry.
    1. Ships and shipping are vital to American economic security and the free flow of commerce.
    2. The Trump administration's actions will begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the US supply chain, and send a demand signal for US-built ships.