The Trump administration has suspended port fees, seeking negotiations with China on shipping issues.
Washington (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Thursday that it would negotiate with China on its dominance in shipbuilding and marine logistics, while formally finalizing a plan to suspend port fees for ships related to China for a year as part of a broader agreement to ease trade tensions. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative stated in a notice in the Federal Register that from November 10, the United States will suspend all punitive actions against China for a year, which stemmed from the U.S. investigation into China's "Section 301" unfair trade practices. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative added that it will accept public comments on this matter on November 6 and 7. This is a suspension of annual fees of about $3.2 billion for large Chinese-made vessels arriving at U.S. ports. Also suspended is a 100% tariff on shore cranes and truck container intermodal chassis. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative stated in the notice: "Under this agreement, the United States will suspend the actions taken in this investigation for one year starting from November 10, 2025." "The United States will also negotiate with China on the issues raised in this investigation under Section 301." The notice did not specify how the negotiations would begin or their objectives. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative stated that the United States will continue to work to revitalize the domestic shipbuilding industry, including discussions with key allies and partners. Journalists were unable to immediately contact a spokesperson for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative for further comment. The Chinese embassy in Washington also did not immediately respond to Reuters' inquiry.
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