The AAFA still opposes the fees, arguing that they will reduce U.S. trade that could both result in losses for American businesses and further raise costs for U.S. consumers.

The Trump administration on Thursday shielded domestic exporters and vessel owners servicing the Great Lakes, the Caribbean and US territories from port fees to be levied on China-built vessels, ...

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