Category: USTR
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USTR could ease some Section 301 measures on Chinese maritime dominance
USTR could ease some Section 301 measures on Chinese maritime dominance The U.S. Trade Representative’s office (USTR) announcement that it would take sweeping measures under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, began a process that included taking into account public comments on its proposed actions. USTR reveals fee scales, timing for Section 301…
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HD Hyundai’s Chung Kisun in talks with USTR Jamieson Greer
HD Hyundai’s Chung Kisun in talks with USTR Jamieson Greer As plans for a renaissance in U.S. shipbuilding develop, South Korea’s HD Hyundai , which has already started to cooperate with Huntington Ingalls (HII) is looking to play a role. Today HD Hyundai’s executive vice chairman Chung Kisun met with U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson…
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South Korea, United States to ‘strengthen’ shipbuilding ties
South Korea, United States to ‘strengthen’ shipbuilding ties In what is described as a “historic moment”, the South Korean shipbuilding industry has […] The post South Korea, United States to ‘strengthen’ shipbuilding ties appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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USTR reveals fee scales, timing for Section 301 action on China
USTR reveals fee scales, timing for Section 301 action on China In a long-expected move, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on April 17 took Section 301 “targeted action to restore American shipbuilding and address China’s unreasonable acts, policies, and practices to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.” The Section 301 provisions of the Trade…
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Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships
Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has laid out plans to introduce fees on Chinese ships calling American ports. The post Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships appeared first on Offshore Energy. Ajsa Habibic Go to offshore energy biz
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President Trump inks executive order to ‘restore American maritime dominance’
President Trump inks executive order to ‘restore American maritime dominance’ The President of the U.S. Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to “restore American maritime dominance” as uncertainty lingers over the global shipping market amid geopolitical tensions and the U.S.-China maritime rivalry. The latest developments seem to be taking a toll on Chinese…
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New voices weigh in on impact of USTR’s proposed port fees on China-built ships
New voices weigh in on impact of USTR’s proposed port fees on China-built ships More concerns are being raised about the port fees that the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) proposes be placed on Chinese-built ships. USTR proposes massive port fees on Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports As Peter Sands, chief shipping analyst at Xeneta noted…
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U.S. port fees on China-built ships? Carriers weigh their options
U.S. port fees on China-built ships? Carriers weigh their options The prospect of U.S. port fees being imposed on Chinese-built ships is keeping shipping analysts busy. As we reported earlier, in response to a petition filed by U.S. unions back in March 2024, then U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai found in January, at…
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USTR proposes massive port fees on Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports
USTR proposes massive port fees on Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports Operators of Chinese built ships could face a service fee of up $1.5 million for each U.S. port call. As we reported earlier, in response to a petition filed by U.S. unions back in March 2024, then U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai…