US Ports challenge government’s proposed new tariffs on Chinese cranes

US port operators are opposing the Biden administration’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on Chinese-made ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, arguing it would harm port productivity and raise costs for consumers. The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) contends that the tariffs won’t deter manufacturers and could limit ports’ ability to handle larger ships. They also dispute cybersecurity concerns, noting that Chinese-made crane systems aren’t used in US ports. NAWE emphasizes the lack of domestic crane manufacturing and doubts about building a US industry soon.

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