"The administration's response to unfair practices in the maritime sector will not revitalize the American shipbuilding industry, but it will impose new and serious costs to American businesses and consumers." It has the executive vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been sued Commerce, Neil Bradley, chief policy officer of the association U.S., referring to the taxes on Chinese ships announced by President Donald Trump, with amounts and entry into force that were announced yesterday by the US Trade Representative ( of 18 April 2025).

"Successfully addressing the growing maritime influence of China, an objective that we share with the administration - Bradley noted - requires a comprehensive approach that includes an action of the Congress in support of the national shipbuilding industry and coordination with our allies. What it won't solve This problem is new taxes that will only increase prices for Americans."