Operators of Chinese built ships could face a service fee of up $1.5 million for each U.S. port call. As we reported earlier, in response to a petition filed by U.S. unions back in March 2024, then U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai found that China’s targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
USTR: China’s dominance of global shipbuilding warrants U.S. action
Section 301 is a key tool...