< p > Trump announced that fees would be charged for Chinese ships docking at American ports, specifically:< / p > < p > For the first 180 days, the fees will be set to zero and divided into various categories. All fees are based on the ship's net tonnage. Container ships range from 50,000 tons to 220,000 tons.< / p > < p > Service fees for Chinese shipping operators and Chinese ship owners:< / p > < p > Starting April 17, 2025, arriving ships will incur a fee of 0 dollars per net ton.< / p > < p > Starting October 14, 2025, arriving ships will incur a fee of 50 dollars per net ton.< / p > < p > Starting April 17, 2026, arriving ships will incur a fee of 80 dollars per net ton.< / p > < p > Starting April 17, 2027, arriving ships will incur a fee of 110 dollars per net ton.< / p > < p > Starting April 17, 2028, arriving ships will incur a fee of 140 dollars per net ton.< / p > < p > Each ship can incur this fee up to five times per year.< / p > < p > Ships made in China but not owned by Chinese shipping companies:< / p > < p > Starting April 17, 2025, there is a fee of 0 dollars per emission container.< / p > < p > Starting October 14, 2025, there is a fee of 18 dollars per net ton (120 dollars per container).< / p > < p > Starting April 17, 2026, there is a fee of 23 dollars per net ton (153 dollars per container).< / p > < p > Starting April 17, 2027, there is a fee of 28 dollars per net ton (195 dollars per container).< / p > < p > Starting April 17, 2028, there is a fee of 33 dollars per net ton (250 dollars per container).< / p > < p > Each ship can incur this fee up to five times per year.< / p > < p > Fees for foreign-built car carriers will also be based on their capacity. Within 180 days, the fee will start at 150 dollars per car equivalent unit (CEU).< / p > < p > The second phase of actions will begin within three years and will target liquefied natural gas carriers. Restrictions on the transportation of liquefied natural gas via foreign vessels by the U.S. Trade Commission will be gradually increased over the next 22 years.< / p > < p > The fees for Chinese-built ships do not actually include transportation within the Great Lakes or the Caribbean, nor transportation between U.S. territories.< / p > < p > Bulk exports such as coal or grain will be exempt, as well as empty ships arriving at ports.< / p > < img src = "//p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-ezhpy3drpa/b7d43690ef2c40ab8ac1b9479abcf237~tplv-obj:536:599.image?_iz=97245&bid=15&from=post&gid=1829705580829707&lk3s=06827d14&x-expires=1752710400&x-signature=Pvr0FnwV1ytPl38MIuXuDSjc4Gc%3D" / > < p > Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1829705580829707/< / p > < p > Disclaimer: This article solely represents the author's viewpoint.< / p >