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How US Port Fees for China Ships Affect Global Supply Chains

From Henrik Bork | Translated by AI 4 min Reading Time

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Washington is once again clearly stepping up its tone in the trade dispute with Beijing. From October, ships from China docking at US ports will be charged high fees.

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The measure not only affects ships sailing under the Chinese flag, but also, according to an official US announcement, freighters and car carriers built in China. The US government justifies the new fee model with the aim of reviving its shipbuilding industry, which has been shrinking for years. To achieve this, it is necessary to counter China's "dominance goals", according to Washington.