AAFA backed extending the suspension of US maritime fees on China-linked shipping until January 9, 2027, but urged USTR to seek a longer-term solution.
It warned that reinstating fees and equipment tariffs could raise costs and disrupt supply chains, calling for investment and allied partnerships to strengthen US maritime capacity.AAFA backed extending the suspension of US maritime fees on China-linked shipping until January 9, 2027, but urged USTR to seek a longer-term solution.
It warned that reinstating fees and equipment tariffs could raise costs and disrupt supply chains, calling for investment and allied partnerships to strengthen US maritime capacity.
