How Charging Chinese Ships Could Ripple Through the Economy
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 26 2025
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Source: WSJ
Proposed Fees on Chinese Ships: The Trump administration is considering imposing fees of up to $1.5 million on Chinese-built or flagged ships docking at U.S. ports to counter China's shipbuilding dominance and support the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
Broader Trade Measures Against China: This potential fee is part of a series of measures from both Democratic and Republican administrations aimed at addressing perceived economic and security threats from China, including tariffs on various commodities and products.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
