
New Port Fees Spark U.S.-China Maritime Tensions
Published on: Oct. 10, 2025, 12:50 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. and Chinese vessels will face new port fees starting October 14, as part of a tit-for-tat response between Washington and Beijing. The fees aim to bolster domestic industries and counter each nation's maritime influence, escalating tensions in international shipping relations.