The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated targeted measures to counteract China’s efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors, following a comprehensive Section 301 investigation. The actions, announced on April 17, 2025, aim to bolster American shipbuilding and safeguard U.S. supply chains.
GMPB — October 9th — Competing ETS Amendments Set Out Transport Funding Priorities as EU Emissions Rise
Headlines: Ricci proposes 70% reinvestment requirement for aviation and maritime ETS revenues EU transport emissions rise 2% as rail freight declines Bloss seeks electrification-first ETS funding, reduced biofuel support, and carbon pricing for contrails Fuel associations seek binding renewable transport targets beyond 2030 Industry and NGOs oppose further delay to