Category: Trade Policy
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Uncertainty and Disruption: Welcome to the Jungle, baby
The Gallagher Report – Issue #2 February 2025. This week in the maritime industry saw continued uncertainty and disruption with increased tariffs announced, targeted & untargeted budget cuts, and ambiguous messaging. If this week were a playlist, it would certainly begin with Slash’s opening, chorus-heavy riff to Welcome to the Jungle (not a Rick-roll, I…
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USTR Seeks Public Input on Proposed Actions to Counter China’s Maritime Dominance
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed new actions under Section 301 to address China’s targeted dominance of the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. These practices, according to the USTR, undermine competition, displace foreign firms, and create supply chain vulnerabilities for the U.S. economy. Key Findings: 2. They reduce supply chain resilience…