Trump signs Make Shipbuilding Great Again executive order

US president Donald Trump has signed a well-telegraphed executive order aimed at resuscitating American shipyards while also limiting China’s dominant influence on the sector. Acknowledging the US’s less than 1% global shipbuilding market share yesterday, Trump said: “Rectifying these issues requires a comprehensive approach that includes securing consistent, predictable, and durable federal funding, making United …

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