United States of America
USTR Shipping Fees
WSC has serious concerns regarding the fee regime announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), cautioning that the measures could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. producers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the nation’s maritime industry.
The need for forward-looking legislation for resilient U.S. supply chains
During the pandemic, a surge in U.S. consumer demand drove a surge in imports. Ports, rail heads and trucking could not meet the demand, and the resulting inland congestion had vessels waiting outside ports for days and weeks, reducing available ocean capacity. Together, congestion and unprecedented demand drove up rates.