RILA’s USTR Proposed Chinese Vessel Fees Comments

The costs of these proposed service fees and export restrictions for U.S. goods are anticipated to harm U.S. shipping interests and undercut the competitiveness of U.S. goods in foreign markets. In the interest of protecting U.S. businesses, consumers and supply chains, NRF and RILA oppose the proposed actions in this Section 301 investigation and respectfully urge the administration to consider other measures for addressing China’s dominance in the maritime sector. We encourage USTR and other agencies to continue to investigate the barriers and limitations on U.S. shipbuilding and other means by which to help revitalize the industry, without burdening those who rely upon it.