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USTR proposes fees on Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports
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The U.S. Trade Representative said it is proposing fees on Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports. “Ships and shipping are vital to American economic security and the free flow of commerce,” said Ambassador Greer. “The Trump administration’s actions will begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the U.S. supply chain, and send a demand signal for U.S.-built ships.” The actions will occur in two phases: For the first 180 days the applicable fees will be set at $0. In the first phase, after 180 days: Fees on vessel owners and operators of China based on net tonnage per U.S. voyage, increasing incrementally over the following years; Fees on operators of Chinese-built ships based on net tonnage or containers, increasing incrementally over the following years; and to incentivize U.S.-built car carrier vessels, fees on foreign-built car carrier vessels based on their capacity. The second phase actions will not take place for 3 years: To incentivize U.S.-built liquified natural gas vessels, limited restrictions on transporting LNG via foreign vessels. These restrictions will increase incrementally over 22 years. In addition, USTR is seeking public comments on the proposed tariffs on ship-to-shore cranes and other cargo handling equipment, in line with the President’s Maritime Executive Order.

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