U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) warn that proposed U.S. trade actions targeting China’s shipping sector could raise export costs and hurt U.S. wheat growers. A key concern is a proposed $1 million port fee per vessel, an 8–12% export tax, which would reduce U.S. wheat’s competitiveness and push buyers elsewhere. With over 50% of the U.S. wheat crop—particularly from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana—relying on ocean shipping, and many shipments using Chinese-built or owned vessels, the impact would be significant. While supporting U.S. shipbuilding, USW and NAWG urge the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to reconsider the proposals to prevent harm to agriculture and trade.