On April 9, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (the “EO”) entitled Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance. The EO directs the creation of a comprehensive Maritime Action Plan aimed at revitalizing U.S. maritime...more
On March 4, President Donald Trump delivered his first joint address to Congress to discuss his achievements at the start of his second administration, his campaign promises and forward-looking policy goals. During the...more
Last Friday, the U.S. Trade Representative (the “USTR”) unveiled a proposal to impose heavy port fees on Chinese shipping operators and operators of Chinese-built vessels. The USTR announced this proposal pursuant to its...more