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China Extends Pause on Special Fees for US Ships and Shipping Probe
China's Ministry of Transport extended two suspensions on November 9.
One suspension covers special port fees on ships from the United States.
The other pauses an investigation into effects on China's shipping, shipbuilding and related supply chains.
The measures were first set out in ministry notices in 2025.
The extension follows the eighth round of China-US trade talks and was approved by China's State Council.
Both suspensions will remain in place until January 10, 2027.
China’s Ministry of Transport said it will continue suspending special port fees on US ships until January 10, 2027.
The suspension also covers an investigation into impacts on the shipping, shipbuilding and related supply-chain industries.
The ministry said the extension was approved by the State Council.
It said the measure implements the results of the eighth round of China-US economic and trade consultations.
- Who
- China’s Ministry of Transport.
- What
- It extended the suspension of special port fees on US ships and of an investigation into affected industries and supply chains.
- When
- Announced on November 9, 2026; the suspensions continue until January 10, 2027.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To implement the results of the eighth round of China-US economic and trade consultations.
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- Suspension end date
- January 10, 2027
- Announcement date
- November 9, 2026
- Approving body
- State Council
- Consultation round
- Eighth round of China-US economic and trade consultations
- Measures paused
- Special port fees on US ships and an industry and supply-chain impact investigation
What people are saying
To implement the results of the eighth round of China-US economic and trade consultations, and with the approval of the State Council, the suspension will continue until January 10, 2027.