Group 1 - The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced final measures for the 301 investigation into China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, with new port fees for Chinese-built vessels set to take effect in mid-October [1][3] - The new fee structure will charge $50 per ton for Chinese-built vessels operated by Chinese companies and $18 per ton for Chinese-built vessels operated by foreign companies [3][6] - The U.S. port fees are expected to increase logistics costs for global shipping operators, which may lead to higher shipping rates that will ultimately be passed on to U.S. importers and consumers, increasing overall prices [6] Group 2 - China is the world's largest shipbuilding country, producing one out of every two new ships globally, and holds over one-third of the total operational vessels [6] - In the first quarter of this year, major Chinese shipbuilding companies reported strong performance, with net profits totaling between 1.67 billion to 2 billion yuan and new orders exceeding 377.5 billion yuan [6] - China's strategy to counter the U.S. port fees includes strengthening trade relations with other countries, particularly in Southeast Asia, where China remains a key trading partner despite U.S. pressure [8]
特朗普打出第二张“王牌”,威力比加税还大!美媒警告:美国必输
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-04-27 21:23