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A coalition of US trade associations, shipping companies and businesses have urged the Office of the United States Trade Representative, or USTR, not to go ahead with a proposed $1.5 million fee on any Chinese-made ship that enters a US port. More than 500 submissions were made to the Section 301 hearings on China "Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance", scheduled to be held in Washington on Monday and Wednesday. Thomas R. Byrne, operations manager of East Coast Stevedoring Co, said in a submission: "The proposed service fee … threatens to have significant negative repercussions for the livelihoods of many Americans. "By imposing this fee, the cost of maritime trade will increase, placing additional financial strain on US businesses, particularly those reliant on efficient and affordable shipping services." Organizations attending the hearing have included the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the National Retail Federation, the Ameri
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