The United States late Thursday announced a multi-phase scheme for port fees on Chinese-linked shipping based on the size of ships.
The reset comes after a wave of opposition during public hearings in March from shippers, exporters and other maritime stakeholders to millions of dollars in fees proposed by the United States Trade Representative.
The long-term plan also accommodates what is expected to be a years-long ramping up of domestic shipyard capacity. China produces about 1,700 ships per...
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