In the midst of a Section 301 investigation against Chinese practices in the shipbuilding and maritime sectors, members of Congress are pushing ahead with legislative efforts to build up the U.S. shipbuilding sector in the face of growing Chinese dominance of the industry.

At a recent WTO meeting, China brought up Türkiye's tariffs on Chinese passenger vehicles and new U.S. actions under Section 301.

Following the Canadian government decision to impose tariffs on Chinese EVs, steel, and aluminum last week, the Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association (CMISA) has called for tariffs on Chinese-built ships as well.

At a Congressional hearing yesterday, members of Congress discussed concerns with Chinese practices in the semiconductors, shipbuilding, and drone industries.

A May 29 hearing organized by the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) regarding the Section 301 investigation into “China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance” sought perspectives on the impact for the U.S. shipbuilding industry of China’s policies

At a Senate Finance Committee hearing on U.S. trade policy today, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai was asked about several China related trade issues: The Section 301 investigation on shipbuilding/maritime issues and use of Section 301 more generally; the review of the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese

The U.S. Trade Representative's Office (USTR) announced today that it has initiated an investigation into Chinese practices in the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.