U.S. Commences Fees on Chinese Ships
Port fees took effect on the same day as new tariffs on imported furniture, kitchen cabinets, and lumber.
The Trump administration began imposing fees on Chinese ships docking at American ports on October 14, in an attempt to counter China’s dominance of commercial shipbuilding and help revitalize the United States’ own shipbuilding industry.
China’s Ministry of Transport responded by saying it planned to impose fees on American vessels when they docked in China, with U.S.-linked ships berthing at Chinese ports now charged 400 yuan ($56) per net tonne.
The tit-for-tat comes as trade relations between China and the U.S. are again descending into hostility.
Author's summary: US imposes fees on Chinese ships.