Amid trade tension, China imposes port fees on US

Beijing [China], October 14, 2025: China announced on Tuesday that new special port fees will take effect for US ships arriving in Chinese ports, according to state media reports.

The move comes amid trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The special charges, according to China, were imposed with the aim to "safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Chinese shipping industry and enterprises while ensuring fair competition in international shipping," Global Times reported.

Ships subject to the special port fees also include those owned or operated by entities where US enterprises, organisations and individuals hold a direct or indirect stake of 25 per cent or more, as well as all the US-flagged and US-built vessels, Chi

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