In April 2025, the trade and shipping game between China and the United States in the fields of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) reached a new high. On the one hand, the United States announced that it would raise the import tariff on Chinese LPG to 145%, and China immediately imposed a 125% counter - tariff on US goods, leading to a sharp drop in the global LPG shipping volume, the reconstruction of trade routes and the soaring of transportation costs. On the other hand, on April 17th, local time, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced a phased revision plan for the charging rules for ships built in China or Chinese - funded ships. Although it is more moderate than the original fees, it will still have a huge impact on the global shipping pattern. This article first interprets the latest ship charging plan, and then comprehensively analyzes the impact of the new regulations on the LNG, LPG and car carrier market segments and the industry response. View Details >