Trade tensions between the US and China will have a more muted impact this time around than in the previous trade war six years ago, researchers say.
But if the US imposes tariffs on imports of dry bulk from Europe, it could generate extra tonne-mile demand for smaller bulkers, especially handysizes, supramaxes and ultramaxes.
On 1 February, the Trump administration announced a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports.
