USTR Port Fees on Chinese-Built Vessels Set to Rise to $80/NT and $153/Container in April

Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-operated ships scheduled to increase April 2026; 83% of U.S. container traffic affected.

The U.S. Trade Representative's office announced proposed tariffs on Chinese-built vessels entering U.S. ports effective March 15, 2026, as escalating regional conflict pressures expand Section 301 i…