Maritime Action Plan
Coverage of Maritime Action Plan in the Nexus archive.
- Tim Sheehy exposes a 'scary' shipbuilding collapse that leaves the US vulnerable to China
Sen. Tim Sheehy warned that the U.S. Navy is dangerously outpaced by China's shipbuilding capabilities, with China constructing ships 230 times faster and repairing vessels 90% faster. He attributed the U.S. slowdown to complacency and a weakened shipbuilding industry over 30 years, while the Trump administration has sought to revitalize maritime production through an executive order.
- The Maritime Action Plan Needs a Yardstick: Enter the Mahan Ratio
The Trump administration's Maritime Action Plan aims to revive America's commercial shipping and shipbuilding industries through initiatives like a $1.5 billion Maritime Security Trust Fund and Maritime Prosperity Zones. The plan seeks to build merchant ships and train civilian mariners to support military needs and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains.
- REP GARAMENDI, SEN KELLY: We must work together to make America a shipbuilding power
The article highlights the decline of America's maritime power and the threat posed by China's dominance in shipbuilding, urging a revival of U.S. shipyards to secure national and economic security. It emphasizes the need for legislation like the SHIPS for America Act and President Trump's Maritime Action Plan to rebuild the industry.