How U.S. Tariff Proposals on Chinese-Built Ships Could Reshape North American Trade
The U.S. Trade Representative’s recent proposal to impose fees of up to $1.5 million per port call on Chinese-built vessels is sending ripples through North American trade. While the measure directly targets U.S. ports, it could have unexpected consequences for Mexico and Canada.
In an exclusive interview with FreightWaves, Jordan Dewart, President of Redwood Mexico, explains how this policy could push shippers to reroute cargo to Mexican seaports like Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas—potentially overwhelming local infrastructure and disrupting key cross-border rail connections, including Kansas City Southern’s service to Texas.
With import container bookings from China to Mexico already up 74% week over week, what does this mean for the future of supply chains in North America?
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