China's shipbuilding targeted
Update: 2025-10-08
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On Oct. 3, the United States released detailed payment guidelines for hiked port fees on vessels linked to China, which are set to take effect next week. This is the result of a so-called 301 Investigation and report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, which accuses China of "unreasonable" targeting for dominance in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. What specific charges will be imposed on Chinese-made ships? Are these moves really about boosting U.S. competitiveness? What impact might these measures have on the global shipping industry and trade?
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