Ahead of trade talks, China imposes port fees on US ships

VESSELS OWNED OR operated by U.S.firms and individuals — or those built in the United States or that fly the U.S. flag - will be charged additional port fees per voyage starting on October 14, China's transport ministry said.

- REUTERS

The fees are a counter-measure against upcoming U.S. port fees on Chinese ships, the ministry said on Friday.

Also starting on October 14, ships built in China - or operated or owned by Chinese entities - will need to pay a fee at their first port of call in the United States.