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A brand-new U.S. trade measure is making waves—and it comes in the form of a portside “cover charge.” The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is proposing fees on certain Chinese-built ships calling U.S. ports, and the details matter: who pays, when it applies, and who gets waved through on the VIP list. In just 30 minutes, maritime attorney and former FMC counsel Lauren Beagen (The Maritime Professor®) will break it all down in plain language—no legalese, no fine print. 👉 Think of it like this: a dockside tollbooth. Some ships stop and pay, others sail right through. But whether you’re a carrier, shipper, or cargo interest, these fees could ripple down into your costs. What You’ll Learn: ✨ The exact fee amounts ✨ Who pays directly—and how costs could trickle to shippers ✨ The key exemptions and carve-outs ✨ Why the U.S. is imposing these charges now 📅 Live: October 2, 2025 at 12 noon ET ⏱️ Just 30 minutes—fast, focused, and practical ***** ⚡ Just-in-Time Learning™: Supply Chain Basics is a new series of short, plain-language courses designed for busy supply chain professionals. Each session is 30 minutes or less and delivers quick-hit, actionable insights on the policies, regulations, and practices that shape global trade.