In response to its probe into China's shipbuilding activity, the USTR proposed to impose certain fees for Chinese ships calling at U.S. ports.

The heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance

The Trump administration is considering a plan that could raise port fees on Chinese-made or operated container ships in an effort to support U.S. shipbuilders.

The U.S. Trade Representative's office has proposed charging up to $1.5 million for Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports as part of its investigation into China's growing domination of the global shipbuilding,

The U.S. trade war with China is escalating beyond tariffs with a plan by the Trump administration to impose steep fees on Chinese shipping companies and any Chinese-built vessels that enter U.S. ports.