Trump administration unveils phased fees on China-built ships, operators

USTR offers exemptions if companies order vessels from U.S. within 3 years

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A worker walks next to a vessel under construction at the Waigaoqiao shipyard in Shanghai. © Reuters

KEN MORIYASU

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. on Thursday introduced a new fee structure for Chinese ship owners, operators of vessels constructed in China and all foreign-built car carriers, aiming to encourage the use of ships produced on American shores.

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