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Trump to create office of shipbuilding, offer tax incentives

Donald Trump announced the creation of a new office of shipbuilding aimed at boosting both commercial and military shipbuilding in America, along with tax incentives for this industry to return home.
Trump plans to impose fees on Chinese-built ships and raise wages for U.S. Nuclear-shipyard workers to enhance domestic shipbuilding efforts.
The push for increased shipbuilding is driven by national-security concerns about America falling behind China militarily, according to multiple sources.
Defence Minister Richard Marles expressed optimism about defense ties with the U.S., acknowledging a shared mission including AUKUS during a defense summit in Adelaide.

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VOA News

China far outpacing US in military, commercial ship numbers

'Broken' industry crippled with shortages and delays, industry leaders say

3 days ago·United States

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Newsmax

Trump Wants to Build More Ships, 'Very Fast, Very Soon'

President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to build more ships, very fast, very soon, as China's naval shipbuilding capacity is now more than 230 times greater than America's, reports Axios.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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tippinsights

Trump Is Right. It’s Time To Make Shipbuilding Great Again.

By Jarrett Stepman, The Daily Signal | March 06, 2025 America desperately needs to make shipbuilding great again. President Donald Trump announced in his Tuesday night address to Congress that he will sign an executive order creating an office of shipbuilding to “resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding.” Trump’s announcement, though it may be surprising, is long overdue.The total …

4 days ago

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Inc.

Trump’s Shipbuilding Plan Could Cause Turmoil for Ocean Cargo Industry

The administration seeks to finance American shipbuilding through steep port fees.

4 days ago

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19FortyFive

China’s Shipyards Can Build 232 Times More Tonnage Than US Counterparts

Key Point and Summary: China now vastly outpaces U.S. shipbuilding, producing significantly more tonnage and dominating global markets. America’s naval shipyards have faced workforce cuts, maintenance backlogs, rising costs, and infrastructure deterioration. Key Point #1 – In response, President Trump announced new measures, including creating a White House shipbuilding office and tax incentives, aiming to […] The post China’s Shipyards Can Buil…

5 days ago

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The Center Square

Trump's shipbuilding plan could impact Virginia

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's new plan to expand U.S. shipbuilding could have major implications for Virginia, home to the world's largest Navy base and one of the

5 days ago·United States

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