February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Trump Administration Details ‘Make Shipbuilding Great Again’ Effort in New Action Plan
The Trump administration announced its plans Friday for expanding the nation’s commercial shipbuilding and maritime capabilities, a three-pronged approach that calls for bolstering U.S. shipbuilding, increasing the...
President Donald Trump addresses nearly sailors from Norfolk-based commands and guests during an All Hands Call at Pier 14, alongside the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), Oct. 5, 2025.
US Navy Photo The Trump administration announced its plans Friday for expanding the nation’s commercial shipbuilding and maritime capabilities, a three-pronged approach that calls for bolstering U.S. shipbuilding, increasing the mariner workforce and regulating the industry to encourage use of U.S.-built and flagged vessels. America’s Maritime Action Plan, published Feb.