President Trump's Chinese Ship Toll
February 24, 2025
In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the US Trade Representative's Proposed Action due to the Investigation of China's Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Centers for Dominance. This includes proposals to place tolls on Chinese-built and owned ships, and cruise ships.
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00:00 Background on China Targeting Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Centers
03:20 US Trade Representative Wants to Charge Chinese Ships
12:43 Tax Foreign Flag Vessels including Cruise Ships
19:24 Conclusion
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