美国对中国起重机征收关税将重创美国港口

Group 1 - The Trump administration's proposal to impose high port fees on vessels owned, operated, and built by China, along with new tariffs on Chinese-manufactured cranes, has faced strong opposition from industry insiders [1][3] - A public hearing hosted by the U.S. Trade Representative's office discussed proposed tariffs of 100% on gantry cranes and 20% to 100% on cargo handling equipment, with a government panel restricting industry representatives from commenting [3][4] - The president of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) expressed a desire to see gantry cranes built domestically, but emphasized the need for tax incentives from Congress to stimulate local production [4] Group 2 - The proposed 100% tariff is an addition to the existing 25% tariff set to take effect in 2024, potentially leading to a total of 270% tariffs on certain cranes, which could amount to $302.4 million for eight cranes ordered by the Port of Houston [5] - The president of the American Shipping Association highlighted that the proposed tariffs contradict ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations, arguing that imposing tariffs on transportation tools while negotiating on goods and services is counterproductive [5]