Trump's plans to boost US shipbuilding with port fees face pushback
Washington (AFP) Mar 24, 2025
Proposals by President Donald Trump's administration to revitalize US shipbuilding are facing pushback from businesses, with retailers warning Monday that added fees targeting Chinese-built vessels could bring higher costs and supply chain problems. ... more
U.S. dispatches second aircraft carrier to the Red Sea
Washington DC (UPI) Mar 23, 2025
The United States is dispatching a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East in an effort to ramp up defense efforts against Houthi militia aggression in the commercial shipping lanes of the Red Sea. ... more
Vietnam police probe Chinese tea brand over South China Sea map
Hanoi (AFP) Mar 21, 2025
Vietnamese police are investigating a Chinese tea brand over an online map featuring Beijing's disputed claims in the South China Sea, authorities said. ... more