The White House’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) proposes a universal fee on all foreign-built vessels calling at US ports, assessed on imported cargo weight.
Estimated to raise up to $1.5 trillion over ten years, the fee would fund domestic shipbuilding and maritime workforce development.
Shipping groups support US industry goals but warn of higher trade costs and global supply chain disruption.
Estimated to raise up to $1.5 trillion over ten years, the fee would fund domestic shipbuilding and maritime workforce development.
Shipping groups support US industry goals but warn of higher trade costs and global supply chain disruption.
