In 2022, we built five ships China built 1,800 ships

In 2022, we built five ships China built 1,800 ships

In an increasingly competitive global landscape, shipbuilding has become a clear indicator of a nation's economic and military power. While the United States has allowed its shipbuilding capacity to rust away, China has surged ahead with staggering momentum. The contrast is shocking: in 2022, the U.S. built just five ships, while China built 1,800. This isn't just a statistical anomaly—it's a warning sign of America's declining industrial strength and China's growing dominance.

America’s abandonment of shipbuilding doesn't just reflect a loss in global trade competitiveness—it poses a direct threat to national security. Once the pride of American industry, our shipyards are now shadows of their former glory, heavily reliant on foreign supply chains—even for defense purposes. A country that cannot build its own ships or train its own sailors cannot claim to be sovereign.

Thankfully, under forward-thinking leadership, this trend is beginning to reverse. The President has announced an ambitious plan to revitalize America’s shipbuilding industry. This plan includes building more ships on U.S. soil and training new generations of sailors to operate them. It’s a comprehensive approach that understands the critical role maritime power plays in both commerce and defense.

The Department of Transportation (DOT), often overlooked in national security discussions, has a pivotal role in this transformation. Under this new vision, the DOT is helping rebuild the industrial infrastructure needed to support both commercial and military fleets. The goal isn’t just to ramp up production, but to re-establish the United States as a leading naval power—a role it should have never abandoned.

While America slept, China quietly positioned itself to dominate the seas. Their maritime supremacy isn’t just about trade—it’s about military strategy. In a future crisis, whoever controls the sea lanes will control the outcome. If the U.S. is to maintain its sovereignty and global leadership, it must rebuild its shipbuilding capacity—now.

The President’s message is crystal clear: we cannot rely on foreign powers to build the foundational tools of our economy and defense. If we want to lead the free world, we must manufacture, train, and deploy from our own shores. Sovereignty begins in our shipyards.

This is a wake-up call for every patriotic American. This isn’t about numbers—it’s about our nation’s future. Shipbuilding is a backbone of American strength. History has shown that great powers rule the oceans. It’s time for America to take the helm again.

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