New York Times Chinese Website wrote today (November 12): "The United States and China have halted a dispute over commercial shipping, agreeing in the latest trade agreement to suspend the collection of 'port fees' for one year. Both sides announced on Monday that they had stopped charging these fees. Critics say halting the fees is a concession to China, which does not help curb China's dominance in the shipbuilding industry. Trump had promised to launch a maritime action plan aimed at supporting shipyards and training seafarers, but has yet to implement it."
[Witty] Comments: The United States has seriously lagged behind in the shipbuilding industry, yet it dares to challenge China, the global leader in shipbuilding. This is neither practical nor rational. Data speaks volumes: In 2024, China accounted for more than half of global shipbuilding orders, while the U.S. had only 0.1%, highlighting a huge gap. The suspension of the port fee dispute is merely a move by the U.S. to gain some buffer time and reduce current cost pressures. Although Trump promised to support shipyards, he has yet to fulfill his promise. If the U.S. wants to maintain supply chain trust, it should carry out shipbuilding industry reforms and promote port digitization realistically, rather than provoking China without cause.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1848564083919875/
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