Published 29 March 2025
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Shippers discuss implications of proposed U.S Tariffs on Chinese Ships
CPSO, Atlantic Council and Tropical Shipping Discuss USTR Proposals and Implications with CARICOM Ambassadors
The Atlantic Council and Tropical Shipping hosted a dialogue session with CARICOM Ambassadors and the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO) in Washington D.C. on March 25, 2025.
The session facilitated an update and discussion on the possible implications of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 proposed remedies for Chinese maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding practices—particularly their potential impact on Caribbean economies.
The Atlantic Council opened the session, welcoming Ambassadors and outlining expectations for a lively exchange. Tropical Shipping provided an overview of its submission to the USTR oral comments process on March 24, focusing on the unique features of Caribbean shipping. Their comments highlighted the implications for regional shippers, including concerns about shipping costs, service efficiency, and other risks or unintended consequences of the USTR proposals.
The CPSO, during its presentation, shared the private sector’s perspectives and focused on its oral testimony delivered before the Section 301 Committee on March 24. The discussion addressed the impact of the proposed measures on key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy, tourism, and cruise lines, while also exploring potential response options.
Dr. Patrick Antoine, CPSO CEO and Technical Director, underscored the gravity of the proposals. He noted that the potential impact on the Caribbean could be even more severe than the shipping cost fluctuations experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Patrick Antoine, CPSO CEO and Technical Director, underscored the gravity of the proposals. He noted that the potential impact on the Caribbean could be even more severe than the shipping cost fluctuations experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shippers discuss implications of proposed U.S Tariffs on Chinese Ships – Antigua News Room
