From 1% to 10%: US Plans 250-Vessel Domestic Fleet to Challenge China
The U.S. Congress proposed the American Ship Act, aiming to increase the proportion of U.S.-flagged vessels transporting goods imported from China to challenge Chinas dominance in the shipping sector and boost the U.S. economy. If passed, the bill would bring extensive reforms to the U.S. import-export system, shipbuilding industry, and crew training, and could also trigger skepticism from international trade partners and a new round of competition in global shipping. Foreign trade enterprises need to closely monitor legislative progress and prepare countermeasures in advance.