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China is pushing back against new U.S. port fees that target Chinese-linked vessels, signaling a sharp escalation in maritime trade tensions. Beijing has introduced measures that would allow it to penalize or block access to Chinese shipping assets by countries it believes are “weaponizing” port fees. The move comes as the U.S. prepares to enforce charges that could cost Chinese-built, -owned, or -operated ships millions of dollars per voyage.
Industry experts warn that this standoff could fragment global supply chains, trigger retaliatory tariffs, and push carriers to divert ships away from U.S. trade lanes. By turning maritime access into a tool of deterrence, China is challenging Washington’s leverage and forcing shippers worldwide to brace for higher costs and geopolitical risk.
Source: Journal of Commerce — “China flexes maritime power in response to coming US port fee”, by Greg Knowler
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