S4.E19 - USTR Sec 301 Hearings & Everything Else You Missed This Week

Topic of the Week (3/28/25):Doesn’t it feel like there’s a LOT happening in maritime right now? This week was dominated by the USTR 301 tariff hearings, but don’t worry, we’re covering that and everything else you missed! Let’s dive in.⚓ The Maritime Professor® presents By Land and By Sea Podcast 🎙️ – an attorney breaking down the week in supply chain with Lauren Beagen (Founder of The Maritime Professor® and Squall Strategies®)Let’s get into it...🔹 Top Three Stories of the Week:1️⃣ Brent Sadler Nominated as the New Maritime Administrator 🚢 Brent Sadler, nominated as the U.S. Maritime Administrator, brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished 26-year career in the U.S. Navy. I'm excited to see how he’ll tackle America’s maritime challenges with President Trump taking such a significant interest in the success of this industry. 2️⃣ Petitions Against Federal Maritime Commission’s Recent Final Rules ⚖️ The petitions filed against the FMC’s Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices rule and the FMC's Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate continue to evolve. 3️⃣ FMC Launches Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints 🌍 The FMC is investigating key chokepoints like the Suez Canal, Panama Canal, and Malacca Strait to determine if congestion, geopolitical tensions, and environmental factors are creating unfair conditions for U.S. trade. This could have major consequences for global shipping.The Maritime Professor® is offering an e-course on the subject to help get you up to speed. (Listen to the discussion for a discount code)⬛ Deep Dive: United States Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 China Shipbuilding HearingThis week, the USTR 301 hearings took center stage, with a focus on China’s dominance in shipbuilding. USTR has proposed fees of up to $1.5 million per ship for Chinese-built or Chinese-flagged vessels entering U.S. ports. Two days of testimony and hundreds of comments filed showed a great interest in the topic.🔹 The Maritime Professor® provides training and education for global supply chain professionals. Learn more: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com🔹 Listen to our podcast – NOW AVAILABLE: https://www.themaritimeprofessor.com/podcastSend us a textSupport the show🎙️ Thanks for tuning in to By Land and By Sea powered by The Maritime Professor®! If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to subscribe ⭐ and leave a review 📝 - it really helps others find the show. 📚 Want to go deeper? Check out our live webinars, on-demand e-courses, and our Just-in-Time Learning™ sessions -- short, plain-language lessons (30 minutes or less) built for supply chain pros who need quick clarity. 🚢 Looking for something tailored? We also provide custom corporate trainings designed to meet your team’s needs. ⚓ Learn more and explore past episodes at: www.TheMaritimeProfessor.com/podcast

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