NITL fully supports the ultimate objective of the USTR to counteract China with respect to the unreasonable and restrictive practices. However, the actions proposed by the USTR will almost certainly lead to adverse impacts for U.S. businesses, including a dramatic increase in shipping rates (for both bulk and container carriers), reduced vessel capacity, consolidated port calls, congestion, and intermodal and supply chain disruptions. I. NITL Identity and Interest.
