US Forced China to Impose Retaliatory Port Charges on US Vessels
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The United States insisted on imposing port charges on Chinese vessels, and Beijing was forced to take retaliatory measures to protect its rights, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated. “The US actions seriously violate World Trade Organization rules, as well as the principle of equality and reciprocity enshrined in the China-US Maritime Transport Agreement, and are a typical example of unilateral action,” the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said in a statement. It noted that China has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction and resolutely opposed the move. “China was forced to take retaliatory measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests,” the ministry added. On October 10, the Chinese Ministry of Transport announced the introduction of a special port charge for US vessels. The measures will take effect on October 14 and will apply to vessels owned or operated by US companies, as well as US-flagged and US-built vessels. The Chinese Ministry of Transport emphasized that these measures were retaliatory against the US imposition of port charges on Chinese vessels. In April 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce warned the US that Chinese authorities would retaliate if the US imposed charges on Chinese-built vessels.
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