Oct 10 (Reuters) - The United States Trade Representative said on Friday it would modify certain maritime-related fees ahead of closely-watched port fees on China-linked ships slated to go into effect next week.
USTR fees on operators of foreign-built vehicle carriers would be $46 per net ton, as of October 14.
It is also eliminating, retroactive to April 17, a provision permitting the suspension of liquid natural gas export licenses if certain restrictions on the use of foreign-built vessels are not met.