The US will impose new port fees on Chinese-owned and -built ships starting October 14th, aiming to boost its shipbuilding industry. Chinese-owned vessels will face a $50 per net ton fee, increasing annually, while Chinese-built ships owned by non-Chinese companies will be charged $18 per net ton, also subject to annual increases. This move, part of the ongoing US-China trade war, is criticized by China as harming global shipping and increasing US inflation. Despite escalating tensions, President Trump hinted at a potential pause in tariff increases and a willingness to negotiate with China.

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