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China Threatens $20 Billion Port Deal Over COSCO Demands

7/20/2025

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China is poised to derail a massive $20 billion deal involving over 40 global ports unless its shipping titan, COSCO, is granted equal partnership. As negotiations heat up with BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company, the July 27 deadline casts a shadow over U.S.-China relations and President Trump's national security agenda.

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China is poised to derail a massive $20 billion deal involving over 40 global ports unless its shipping titan, COSCO, is granted equal partnership. As negotiations heat up with BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company, the July 27 deadline casts a shadow over U.S.-China relations and President Trump's national security agenda.