America’s Shipbuilding

Can Tariffs Revive U.S. Shipbuilding? A Deep Dive into the New Maritime Strategy

  Introduction The Trump administration’s plan to tax imports arriving in Chinese-owned or Chinese-built ships aims to protect US jobs and revive shipyards. However, this inward-looking strategy may do more harm than good. The Largest Container Ships: A Comparison Kaimana Hila: Built in Philadelphia in 2019, this ship can transport 3,220 containers. It represents the … Read more

Reviving America’s Shipbuilding Amidst Geopolitical Storms and Economic Revival

  Introduction Commercial shipping and the extensions of military power, most visible via navies and strategic port investments such as China’s Belt and Road Initiative, have rarely come into conflict while sharing the same waters. However, increased geopolitical risks, driven largely by heightened tensions between China and the United States, are pushing the commercial and … Read more