The Wall Street Journal quoted Ashley Craig on proposed fees for Chinese carriers in U.S. ports.
According to the article, the administration is considering fees of up to $1.5 million each time Chinese-built or Chinese-flagged ships call at U.S. ports. It also proposes charging any carrier a fee of between $500,000 and $1.5 million for each port call by a Chinese-built vessel, depending upon the percentage of Chinese-made ships in a carrier’s fleet.
Commenting on the potential impact of these changes, Craig noted the fees could increase shipping costs. He explained, “The importer or the exporter, they’re the ones that are going to have to factor in additional costs associated with transport because of this proposal.”
Access the article here.