President Trump is considering imposing port fees on Chinese-built ships. It is a move being floated right now to strengthen his America First agenda further.
Several groups, like the World Shipping Council, support the move to build up the U.S. maritime sector, but they warn that adding fees to Chinese-built ships would hurt American farmers, particularly when it comes to buying inputs like fertilizer and seed.
Growth Energy submitted its comments to the U.S. Trade Representative, urging them to change course.
“The noted fees and costs of compliance with the proposed requirements to use U.S.-flagged and operated vessels will be significant and result in higher, less-competitive prices and decreased demand for U.S. exports while also increasing the price of imported inputs for ethanol’s production. This will upend domestic supply chains while increasing port consolidation, port congestion, costs, other compliance requirements, and clearance time by customs that will add to the burden and cost of producing and exporting U.S. ethanol...These new requirements would cause a significant upheaval that American producers can ill afford,” said Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley.
Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says the proposals on the table would diminish the ability of U.S. farmers to compete in the international marketplace.
These “USDA Foods” are provided to USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) nutrition assistance programs, including food banks that operate The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and are a vital component of the nation’s food safety net.
November 24, 2025 10:09 AM
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Industry support ensures continued funding for mango marketing and research, helping sustain long-term demand growth.
November 23, 2025 03:00 PM
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Tyson’s closure reflects deep supply shortages in the U.S. cattle industry, tightening packing capacity, weakening competition, and signaling more volatility ahead for cow-calf producers and feedyards.
November 21, 2025 07:02 PM
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Mike Steenhoek of the Soy Transportation Coalition discusses industry reactions to the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, the Surface Transportation Board’s review process, and current conditions on the Mississippi River.
November 21, 2025 01:59 PM
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Sen. Roger Marshall discusses the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and what expanded milk options could mean for students and dairy farmers. Industry groups say it is a win for student nutrition and dairy producers.
November 21, 2025 01:19 PM
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Supplemental Disaster Relief Program Stage Two will disburse around $16 billion, approved by Congress last year. Sign-ups begin Monday, and producers have until April to return applications.
November 21, 2025 11:48 AM
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