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Trade groups ask USTR to extend pause on China ship fees
Original: Trade groups urge USTR to extend pause on China-linked ship fees
A coalition of trade groups is calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to extend the current pause on port fees targeting China-linked vessels, warning that the fees would raise shipping costs and disrupt supply chains. The levy, announced as part of a broader response to China's dominance in shipbuilding, has drawn criticism from retailers, exporters and carriers who say the timing would add strain to an already fragile global trade environment.
Why now: The deadline for the fee pause is approaching, and industry groups fear new charges will raise costs and strain supply chains.
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