US farmers express dismay over proposal for levies on China-built ships

Agriculture industry could be hit hardest if fees of up to $1.5mn per vessel docking were implemented

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Maritime regulator says ‘fight fire with fire’ and levy China ships at US ports

Federal Maritime Commission chair says taxes on Chinese vessels docking in US should be used to create domestic champions
Financial Times - Mar. 17
The Fight Over Trump’s Proposed Port Fees on Chinese Ships

The U.S. maritime industry says that the proposed fees would cost jobs and raise consumer prices. Democrats and some unions say it will help reshore shipbuilding.
Inc. - 15h
The U.S. is not prepared to win an economic war against China-built containerships, farmers, ocean carriers warn

The US wants steep fines on Chinese vessels to revive domestic shipbuilding, but the economy, from farmers to ocean carriers, say a huge price will be paid.
CNBC - 1d
China hits Canada with retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products

Beijing accuses Ottawa of ‘discriminatory’ levies on electric vehicles
Financial Times - Mar. 8
Trump’s tariff policies set up farmers for bailouts and bankruptcy

Trump's tariffs on China have caused retaliatory actions targeting U.S. exports, potentially harming American grain farmers and other agricultural producers, while also damaging the domestic market ...
The Hill - 1d
China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers

Here are the products subject to China's retaliatory tariffs, and how U.S. farmers are reacting to Trump's trade policy.
CBS News - Mar. 10
China’s Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Products Take Effect

The action came in response to the higher levies on Chinese imports that President Trump announced last week.
The New York Times - Mar. 10
U.K. braces for environmental impact as ships burn in North Sea after collision

British officials were bracing for environmental damage and seeking answers Tuesday after a cargo ship carrying a toxic chemical hit a tanker transporting jet fuel for the U.S. military off eastern ...
NBC News - Mar. 11
U.S. launches strikes on Yemen as Houthis attack shipping vessels

The U.S. over the weekend launched strikes in Yemen, which the Pentagon says will continue until Houthi rebels stop shipping attacks. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
CBS News - Mar. 17