U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has issued a statement following the U.S. Trade Representative’s announcement regarding new service fees on Chinese ships. According to the statement, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has taken steps to bolster the American shipbuilding industry in light of what some perceive as China’s dominant presence in maritime logistics.
Senator Marshall expressed support for the initiative, attributing the push to prior groundwork laid by former President Trump. “Thanks to President Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for putting America first by placing industry-friendly service fees on Chinese-manufactured ships that carry U.S. farm commodities,” said Senator Marshall.
The senator emphasized that China’s dominance in global shipping fleets has been a longstanding issue. He expressed that the newly introduced service fees would protect American agricultural interests, promote domestic shipbuilding, and contribute to national security.
The move indicates ongoing efforts to address concerns related to international trade dynamics and national industry support.
