As reported by Elaine Kurtenbach with the Associate Press, China is now assessing duties on car and sport utility vehicles made in the United States.
These duties come a time when US auto makers are trying to pull out of the recession.
At this point, the duration of the duties set by the Chinese government are set to last for two years.
Not only does this tax effect the car manufacturers, it also effects the bottom line of both shipping companies and ocean shipping lines.
The maritime industry ships cars over seas, and shipping companies ship the spare parts for repairs and accidents.
In this global economy, excessive duties and taxes hurt more than one industry.
The United States was already at a disadvantge since the Chinese gonvernment already offers subsidies to Chinese manufactured vehicles.
In some ways the Chinese governemnt is doing what US consurmers have asked their government to do. They appear to be protecting Chinese jobs. Vehicles made in the United States can be considered outsourcing of manufacturing..something the Chinese are attempting to avoid.
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