A broad coalition of U.S. interests—including farmers, shippers, exporters, port authorities and trade groups—is taking a close look at the latest recommendations by the office of the U.S. trade representative… Read More
China
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive crder April 9 intended “to restore American maritime dominance.” The order implements a number of sweeping and long-standing recommendations from supporters of a… Read More
In a stunning about face, President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause effective immediately on the so-called reciprocal tariffs he had put in place only days earlier. Posting on his… Read More
President Donald Trump delayed 25 percent tariffs against Canada and Mexico until April 2 but doubled down on Chinese tariffs, levying another 10 percent tariff on Chinese imported goods on… Read More
A group of investors led by BlackRock has agreed to take over operation of two ports at either end of the Panama Canal for a deal worth between $19 billion… Read More
President Donald Trump announced on February 11 the new tariffs he has been promising. They include tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, along with 25 percent additional… Read More
Chinese state-run shipping company and port operator COSCO Shipping Holdings is protesting its inclusion on a U.S. Defense Department list of “military-linked” companies. Inclusion on the list carries no penalties… Read More
In this issue, veteran maritime and tax attorney Jim Kearns highlights some features of the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act, a version of… Read More
A smooth Election Day and the election of Donald Trump to a second term as president, along with his pro-business policies, has led to a renewed confidence in the economy. Read More
Washington, D.C.—President Joe Biden and his U.S. trade representative (USTR) are taking on China over unfairly targeting the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. “They’re not competing. They’re cheating,”… Read More
