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flag U.S. introduces fees on Chinese ships to boost domestic shipbuilding, amid trade war tensions.

flag The U.S. plans to introduce new port fees on Chinese-built and operated ships to boost its domestic shipbuilding industry and challenge China's dominance. flag The fees, starting in mid-October, will be charged per tonnage or per container for each Chinese-linked ship's U.S. voyage and can be waived if the owner orders a U.S.-built vessel. flag The move, amid the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, could lead to escalating tensions. flag The U.S. shipbuilding industry now accounts for just 0.1% of global output, compared to China's nearly 50%.

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