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The Trump administration shielded on Thursday domestic exporters and vessel owners servicing the Great Lakes, the Caribbean and U.S. territories from port fees to be levied on China-built vessels, aiming to revive U.S. shipbuilding. The Federal Register notice posted by the U.S. Trade Representative was watered down from a February proposal for fees on China-built …

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The World Shipping Council (WSC) today voiced serious concerns regarding the port fee regime announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), cautioning that the measures could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. producers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the nation’s maritime industry. “Revitalizing America’s maritime sector is an important and widely shared goal — one that …

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued the below statement following the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) announced actions regarding China’s shipbuilding practices. “The administration’s response to China’s unfair maritime industry practices will not revitalize the American shipbuilding industry, it will, however, impose serious new costs on American businesses …

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