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27 October 2026

US moves to extend China ship fee truce into 2027

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US moves to extend China ship fee truce into 2027

The United States is looking to extend its suspension of additional port fees targeting China-linked shipping for another two months, keeping the measures on hold until January 9, 2027, while trade negotiations with Beijing continue. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has opened a public consultation on a proposal to prolong the …

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