The proposal follows a detailed Section 301 investigation led by the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

NQXT is a well-established, natural deep-water terminal with a nameplate capacity of 50 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).

Researchers warn that this lack of tracking could seriously impact marine safety, conservation efforts, and effective ocean management.

The turret-mounted railgun is fixed to the rear flight deck of the JS Asuka, a vessel long used for testing advanced maritime technologies.

The company in question, Chang Guang Satellite Technology Company Limited, is said to have close ties to China’s People’s Liberation Army.

The U.S. Coast Guard has started the last stage of the life extension program for its only operational heavy-class icebreaker, the USCGC Polar Star (WAGB-10).