Trump administration announces fees on Chinese ships docking at U.S. ports

Trump’s trade war puts bromance with Xi beyond reach

The Trump administration is divided over whether having conversations with China is worthwhile. Read more at straitstimes.com.

U.S. Plans Port Fees for Chinese Ships to Revitalize America’s Maritime Industrial Base

(ZeroHedge)—The Trump administration announced plans on Thursday to impose new port fees on Chinese commercial vessels—part of a broader effort to revive America’s dwindling shipbuilding industry, which officials now view as a national security risk amid the urgent need to bolster hemispheric defense across the Americas in an increasingly fractured, bipolar world. “Ships and shipping are vital to American economic security and the free flow of c…

U.S. adds fees for Chinese ships in effort to boost shipbuilding | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

President Donald Trump on Thursday moved forward with new rules aimed at undermining China’s strength in commercial shipping, but the measures were softened after ocean carriers and importers said the regulations could push up the cost of shipping.

'Deadweight on the economy': WSJ's conservative editors warn Trump 'whacking' Americans

The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board bonked the Trump administration Friday evening over its latest move to "whack Americans."The Trump administration on Thursday announced new fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-owned ships docking at U.S. ports. The fees are part of a broader effor...

ThePatriotLight - U.S. Plans Port Fees for Chinese Ships to Revitalize America's Maritime Industrial Base

ThePatriotLight - (ZeroHedge)—The Trump administration announced plans on Thursday to impose new port fees on Chinese commercial vessels—part of a broader effort to revive America’s dwindling shipbuilding industry, which officials now view as a national security risk amid the urgent need to bolster hemispheric defense across the Americas in an increasingly fractured, bipolar world. “Ships and shipping are vital to American economic security and …

U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Chinese Ships. China Will Take Necessary Measures to Protect Its Rights and Interests - teleSUR English

The new U.S. tariffs on Chinese ships aim to curb China’s industrial leadership, but experts warn they will only raise consumer prices and worsen the global trade crisis. Related: Trump’s Trade War to Unleash Tariffs of Up to 245% Against China Washington Escalates Its Trade War Against China With New Tariffs on the Shipbuilding Industry The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has announced the imposition of port tariffs on Chinese sh…