US Port Fee Levy on Chinese Vessels Sparks Diplomatic Warning

April 18, 2025, 9:20 am

Reports detail a new U.S. measure targeting Chinese-built vessels docking at American ports, a step seen as part of escalating trade tensions. The Trump administration’s planned levies have prompted Beijing to issue a stern warning on the economic fallout, highlighting potential disruptions in global shipping and broader geopolitical ramifications in the ongoing trade war.


torontosun.com / Trump moves to levy Chinese vessels in widening trade war

The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at U.S. ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies. Under a plan put forward by the U.S. Trade Representative on Thursday, all...

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Les frais annoncés jeudi seront facturés à chaque visite aux États-Unis.


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