The United States maritime industrial base, critical to both economic vitality and national security, faces unprecedented challenges in 2025, driven by a stark disparity in shipbuilding capacity compared to the People’s Republic of China. As of April 2025, China accounts for approximately 50% of global commercial ship production, constructing 3,419 vessels in 2024 alone, while … Leggi tutto Revitalizing the U.S. Maritime Industrial Base: Strategic Imperatives and Policy Responses to Counter China’s Maritime Dominance in 2025