AmericanHort joined a broad coalition of agricultural, manufacturing, retail, and transportation organizations in urging the U.S. Trade Representative to extend the suspension of Section 301 fees on China-built and China-linked vessels before it expires on November 9, 2026. Resuming the fees could raise shipping costs and create further uncertainty for U.S. importers and exporters already facing supply chain pressures. The letter calls for a long-term strategy to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding while preserving reliable, affordable ocean transportation for American businesses.