Industry Groups Urge USTR to Drop China-Linked Shipping Fees

Nov 5, 2026

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Industry stakeholders including the World Shipping Council and National Retail Federation are calling on the U.S. Trade Representative to permanently suspend fees linked to China shipping, citing concerns that such charges would layer additional costs onto an already stressed transportation network.

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