USTR investigation concludes China unfairly dominates shipbuilding and shipping
The US trade envoy concluded that China’s targeted dominance of the shipbuilding, shipping and logistics sectors undermines fair competition and US economic interests, setting the stage for potential trade actions
Any subsequent trade actions against China will be enforced under the Trump administration. If economic sanctions are imposed on China-built vessels, it could potentially lead to a two-tier market, where South Korea- and Japan-built tonnage may enjoy a premium in charter markets