USTR: China’s dominance of global shipbuilding warrants U.S. action

United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai: “The petition presentThese findings under Section 301 set the stage for urgent action to invest in America and strengthen our supply chains.” [Image: AAM]

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. This won’t come as a surprise to anyone who actually read the full petition filed by U.S. unions back in March 2024, (see our earlier report) but U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai has found that China’s targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance is actionable under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.

Section 301 is a key tool used by the United States to address unfair trade practices and enforce international trade agreements. It grants the office of the U.S. Trade Representative the authority to investigate and take action against foreign countries that violate trade agreements or engage in practices that unfairly burden or restrict U.S. commerce. Go to this link to read the full article published by MarineLog https://www.marinelog.com/uncategorized/ustr-chinas-dominance-of-global-shipbuilding-warrants-u-s-action/