A new port charge imposed by the Chinese government is threatening the operation of U.S.-owned cruise ships in the country, according to local media reports.
Introduced earlier this month, the policy requires ships linked to the United States to pay a special port fee effective immediately.
According to China Economic Review, vessels have to pay 400 yuan (approximately $55) per net ton, an amount that is set to increase annually until reaching 1,120 yuan (over $155) per net ton.
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