LNG companies say they cannot comply with Trump rules on Chinese ships

LNG companies say they cannot comply with Trump rules on Chinese ships

Industry says administration’s levies on foreign vessels will harm US plans for ‘energy dominance’

The new port fees imposed by Washington are part of a broader strategy to limit Chinese influence in international shipping. The initiative affects not only Chinese-owned or built ships, but also other foreign carriers, causing turbulence in the global supply chain. At the same time, the aim is to restart American shipbuilding activity with a long-term economic and geopolitical impact. However, these specific measures may cause wider shocks in t…