Farm state House members say USTR proposal offers big risks to US ag interests

Laura Robb, Associate Editor | Apr 4, 2025, 2:02 PM EDT

Eighteen Republican members of Congress said the remedies laid out as part of the US’ investigation into China’s maritime dominance are unworkable for farmers, notably a port tax on Chinese vessels and the requirement that an increasing volume of US exports be shipped on US-flagged vessels.

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April blank sailings ramp up amid push to finalize long-term contracts

Michael Angell, Senior Editor | Apr 1, 2025

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Hutchison to delay Panama ports deal signing amid growing Beijing pressure

Keith Wallis, Special Correspondent | Mar 28, 2025

The move comes as Hutchison is facing increasing pressure from the Chinese government over the $22.8 billion sale of its ports business outside of China to BlackRock and TiL, especially the Panama ports.

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Eric Johnson, Senior Technology Editor | Mar 28, 2025

In creating the threat of a clearly significant penalty, the US Trade Representative essentially forced observers to not merely give a thumbs up or down to the proposal, but to offer alternative solutions.