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US Congress eyes tariffs, sanctions against China's shipbuilding dominance

The US Congress is considering new tariffs and sanctions to address China's dominance in the global shipbuilding industry. Lawmakers expressed concern that the US is falling behind China in this sector, which is viewed as both an economic and national security issue. Proposals include imposing tariffs or port fees on Chinese-built commercial vessels and potentially sanctioning Chinese state-owned shipbuilders. AI

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US Congress eyes tariffs, sanctions against China's shipbuilding dominance

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Han Li ·

    US Congress explores new tariffs, sanctions to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance

    US lawmakers are examining tariffs, port fees and sanctions targeting China’s shipbuilding industry, as US Congress searches for ways to rebuild America’s severely diminished commercial fleet without increasing costs for US importers and consumers. At a House Foreign Affairs Comm…