U.S. Ship Fees Spark Tensions with China

The U.S. plan to impose fees on China-linked ships is criticized by China as damaging to global supply chains. China's foreign ministry claims it will harm U.S. companies and not revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry, while also pledging measures to protect China's interests.

China has voiced strong objections to a United States initiative to impose fees on ships linked to China, citing potential harm to international supply and industrial chains.

The Chinese foreign ministry emphasized that this move could negatively impact U.S. companies and fail to rejuvenate the American shipbuilding sector.

China is prepared to take necessary actions to protect its interests, signaling a possible escalation in trade tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)