China hits back at Trump’s port fees with reciprocal charges for US ships

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China will levy phased fees on US-linked vessels calling at its ports starting next Tuesday, a retaliatory action set to take effect the same day as similar charges that were announced in April by the Office of the United States Trade Representative.Having been granted approval by the State Council, China’s cabinet, Beijing will apply the fees to the following groups of vessels: those owned or operated by US enterprises, organisations and individuals; those whose owners or operators are under...