OPINION: Chinese yard managers are shrugging off the potential impact of US President Donald Trump's decision to increase duties to 25% from 10% on $200 billion of Chinese products, even though it could hit some business opportunities relating to offshore production units.
The list for additional US tariffs includes floating structures and offshore drilling rigs.
Industry sources said the issue is less of a concern for drilling rigs that, even when built in China, may be owned and operated by international companies with foreign flags.
