Trump's plans to boost US shipbuilding with port fees face pushback

Washington (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 Proposals by President Donald Trump's administration to revitalize US shipbuilding are facing pushback from businesses, with retailers warning Monday that added fees targeting Chinese-built vessels could bring higher costs and supply chain problems. Shipbuilding has been in steady decline in the United States, with the world's biggest economy falling far behind its main rival, China. Tru

Washington (AFP) Mar 24, 2025
Proposals by President Donald Trump's administration to revitalize US shipbuilding are facing pushback from businesses, with retailers warning Monday that added fees targeting Chinese-built vessels could bring higher costs and supply chain problems. Shipbuilding has been in steady decline in the United States, with the world's biggest economy falling far behind its main rival, China. Tru

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