US trade representative Jamieson Greer rolled out his much-anticipated decision on port fees against Chinese-linked ships, as many in the shipping world had already started their long holiday weekend.
But a Federal Register notice by the office of US President Donald Trump’s top trade ambassador turned into a 42-page Easter egg hunt of its own.
When unwrapped, each section held surprises that left stakeholders across the shipping and shipbuilding sectors either groaning in frustration, breathing a sigh of relief or quietly celebrating a win.
