Trump admin could raise port fees on Chinese ships

Trump admin could raise port fees on Chinese ships: Who will it impact?
The Trump administration is considering a plan that could raise port fees on Chinese-made or operated container ships in an effort to support U.S. shipbuilders.
US' port-fee proposals targeting China make waves in shipping sector
Tensions between the world's two largest economies escalated at the weekend as China slammed a "self-damaging" proposal by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to impose steep port fees on Chinese-built vessels and related operators,
USTR proposes charging Chinese ships up to $1.5 million to enter US ports
The U.S. Trade Representative's office has proposed charging up to $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports as part of its investigation into China's growing domination of the global shipbuilding,
U.S. to Hit Chinese Ships With Hefty Port Fees
The U.S. trade war with China is escalating beyond tariffs with a plan by the Trump administration to impose steep fees on Chinese shipping companies and any Chinese-built vessels that enter U.S. ports.
USTR proposes massive port fees on Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports
A vessel operator of China to be charged a fee on the international maritime transport being provided (a) at a rate of up to $1,000,000 per entrance of any vessel of that operator to a U.S. port; or (b) per entrance of any vessel of that operator to a U.S. port, at a rate of up to $1,000 per net ton of the vessel’s capacity.
Unions to Trump: ‘The Time to Act is Now’ on Chinese Shipbuilding Sanctions
In response to its probe into China's shipbuilding activity, the USTR proposed to impose certain fees for Chinese ships calling at U.S. ports.
Shockwaves for shipping as Trump floats big port fees on Chinese-owned and built vessels
The US has sent shockwaves through world shipping by proposing big new port fees on Chinese ships calling at its ports, as well as Chinese-built vessels operated by non-Chinese companies. The United States Trade Representative (USTR) said on Friday that Chinese-owned vessels will pay up to $1m for port calls.
USTR proposes charging Chinese ships up to $2m to enter US ports
The US Trade Representative’s office says massive state subsidies are giving Chinese shipbuilders an unfair advantage. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Trump proposes new ship fees to challenge China’s shipbuilding
The Trump administration is proposing fees on the use of China's commercial ships that it says could help counter the country's maritime dominance.
S. Korean shipping stocks surge as U.S. proposes fees on Chinese vessels
South Korean shipping stocks have experienced a strong rally following reports that the U.S. is moving forward with a proposal to impose fees on Chinese shipping companies and vessels. The news appears to have sparked investor optimism,
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US port charges on China vessels add to supply chain uncertainty
A plan to promote U.S. maritime interests by penalizing China shipping only complicates supply chain woes, say experts.
More cruise ships are docking in Milwaukee. That brings higher fees — and cash for City Hall
Higher fees help Port Milwaukee generate more cash for the city. The port is about to build a new $17 million dock for large ...
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Travelers face increased port fees when cruising to this popular destination
The Massachusetts Port Authority recently approved a $3 per-person port fee to fund improvements at the Flynn Cruiseport. According to various news outlets, the fee will increase by $3 ...