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The U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office has deemed China's dominance in the shipbuilding, maritime, and logistics sectors as "unreasonable" and "actionable" under U.S. trade law. The findings stem from a Section 301 probe initiated in April 2024 by USTR Katherine Tai, following a request from U.S. unions, including the United Steelworkers. While the report does not recommend immediate penalties, it signals the need for swift action under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration.
The USTR report highlights Beijing’s strategic control over these industries, which undermines market-oriented competition, burdens U.S. commerce, and jeopardizes economic security. Tai emphasized the dramatic decline of the U.S. commercial shipbuilding sector, producing fewer than five ships annually compared to China’s 1,700. The findings also spotlight China's reliance on excess steel production, weak labor standards, and centralized control of digital logistics to maintain its dominance.
China’s embassy in Washington refuted the allegations, crediting the country's success to innovation, market competition, and domestic demand. Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu dismissed U.S. claims as baseless and economically irrational.
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly echoed the report's urgency, advocating for revitalizing U.S. shipbuilding through targeted legislation to counter China’s influence. United Steelworkers International President David McCall supported the findings, urging decisive action to protect American industries and workers.
The report underscores the need for the U.S. to bolster its supply chains and reclaim competitive ground in maritime industries, as China's dominance continues to challenge global trade dynamics.
