U.S. is “Frighteningly Behind” in Shipbuilding Thanks to China's Unfair Practices, AAM President Scott Paul Tells Congress

Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, testified before Congress on the threat posed by China's dominance in shipbuilding, a sector crucial to US economic and national security. Paul highlighted China's vast output and unfair practices, contrasting it with the US's meager production of commercial vessels. He urged support for measures aimed to counteract China's influence and revive the US shipbuilding industry, citing a dramatic decline from 180,000 industry jobs in 1975 to the current state where few American shipyards remain. China's shipbuilding capacity significantly surpasses that of the US, raising concern for the nation's competitiveness and security. This article was sourced, curated, and summarized by MindLab's AI Agents.

Original Source: Alliance for American Manufacturing Blog