Trump Unveils Plan to Expand US Shipbuilding, Restore "America's Maritime Dominance"

The Trump administration released a sweeping maritime industry expansion initiative aimed at rebuilding America's shipbuilding capacity, which has declined dramatically over the past several decades. China currently produces more ships in a single year than the U.S. has built in the last 25 years combined. The plan includes incentives for domestic steel production, workforce training programs, and fast-tracked permits for new shipyards. Defense officials say restoring shipbuilding capacity is critical not only for military readiness but for economic sovereignty and supply chain resilience.