The head of one US industry group warned that the ‘unintended consequences’ of the proposed actions ‘are already beginning to surface’.
A US proposal to impose fees up to $1.5 million on China-linked ships docking at US ports is causing clashes between lawmakers and US businesses. The US Trade Representative argues Chinese shipbuilding subsidies harm American competition and pose security risks, justifying the fee to revive the US shipping industry. Importers, exporters, and maritime groups have voiced concerns, and the USTR is holding hearings to assess the impact.
