New US port tariffs could do more harm than good: World Shipping Council asks for 'constructive' solutions
The World Shipping Council (WSC)—the voice of liner shipping—has expressed ‘serious’ concerns regarding the new port fee regime announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), cautioning that the measures could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. producers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the nation’s maritime industry.
Last week, USTR laid out plans to introduce fees on Chinese ships calling American ports. The move is part of a broader strategy to revive the local maritime and shipbuilding industry and curb China’s dominance in the sector.
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Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships
“Revitalizing America’s maritime sector is an important and widely shared goal — one that requires a long-term, legislative and industrial strategy. We welcomed the vision outlined in the President’s Executive Order, which proposes targeted initiatives to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding, ports, and supply chain resilience,” Joe Kramek, President and CEO of the World Shipping Council, commented.
“Unfortunately, the fee regime announced by USTR is a step in the
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