"Trump has considered new measures against China"

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering implementing new measures against China, which could create difficulties for Chinese maritime transportation.

According to the Sydney Herald's February 25 report, the United States has been planning a series of measures to counter China's dominant position in international freight shipping. These measures could disrupt supply chains and lead to price increases for American consumers.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently released an investigation report proposing to charge high port fees for China-related ships and requiring that a larger portion of American goods be transported via American-flagged vessels. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has accused China of using unfair practices such as forced labor and state investments, claiming that more than 50% of China's shipbuilding market and 95% of container manufacturing are linked to forced labor.

According to the report, China controls approximately 19% of the world's commercial shipping fleets, while the number of ships built annually by the United States has decreased. The proposal suggests that fees charged on each China-related ship entering American ports could reach up to one million U.S. dollars, which would significantly impact international shipping and increase costs for American consumers.

Although these proposals aim to strengthen the American shipbuilding industry, they face challenges due to the current limited production capacity and high costs of American vessels. These proposals align with the Trump administration's "America First" agenda and reflect economic and military measures targeting China's increasingly powerful maritime transportation sector.