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Trump Seeks China Ship Fees to Benefit US Flag

The Trump administration has proposed fees on the use of China’s commercial ships to combat the Asian giant’s maritime dominance, Bloomberg reported Feb. 21The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative outlined a plan for fees on Chinese-built ships that transport traded goods, as well as cabotage mandates requiring a portion of U.S. products to be moved on U.S. vessels.The proposal, announced Feb. 21, is based on a trade investigation into ... [+]