The Trump administration has released a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing the American shipbuilding industry and its related maritime activities. Key to this initiative is the introduction of port fees that would target ships constructed or managed in China. Initially set to be enforced in October 2025, these fees were delayed for a year following a U.S.-China agreement. However, with the looming potential for new tariffs and countermeasures from Beijing, there is a significant chance the fees could be reinstated in October 2026 if negotiations do not yield favorable results for both nations.