China Hits Back with Docking Fees for U.S. Ships Amid Trade Tensions

China will impose docking fees on U.S. ships starting October 14, retaliating against similar fees from the United States, escalating ongoing trade tensions.

• Starting October 14, China will charge 400 yuan ($56) per net ton for U.S. ships docking at its ports, responding to U.S. maritime fees.
• The Chinese Ministry of Transport stated that the U.S. fees seriously violate international trading principles, harming China-U.S. maritime trade relations.
• This move marks an escalation in trade tensions between China and the United States, reminiscent of policies during the Donald Trump administration.