May 2, 2025 — As the U.S. begins imposing new tariffs on the global shipping market, many logistics industry stakeholders are still struggling to understand how the tariffs, and other related trade and maritime programs meant to boost U.S. industries – such as fees on “Chinese-owned” vessels or fleets – could affect their businesses.
Amid the confusion, a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers have teamed up to reintroduce the SHIPS for America Act, which aims to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding and commercial maritime industries.