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US Moves to Counter China’s Global Port Dominance in Sweeping Maritime Push.                                                                                                                                             

The Trump administration has launched its most ambitious maritime strategy since the 1970s, aiming to weaken China’s grip on global ports and strengthen US influence in strategic shipping hubs. Concerned about overdependence on foreign fleets and infrastructure, Washington is exploring ways to back US and Western firms in acquiring Chinese stakes in ports. A recent example includes BlackRock’s bid for CK Hutchison’s port assets in 23 countries. China currently has stakes in 129 port projects worldwide, including Piraeus (Greece), Valencia (Spain), Kingston (Jamaica), and US West Coast terminals. US officials warn Beijing could leverage these assets for espionage, supply chain disruption, or military advantage. Measures under review include a shipping registry in the US Virgin Islands, infrastructure incentives for domestic shipbuilding, and fees on Chinese vessels docking at US ports. This push underscores Washington’s resolve to curb Beijing’s maritime expansion under the Belt and Road Initiative, signalling heightened global competition across critical sea lanes.