Hudson Institute Events Podcast How US Maritime Industries Can Help Deter China
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May 2, 2025 Jennifer Carpenter, president of the American Waterways Operators and the American Maritime Partnership, sheds light on the critical role of the U.S. maritime industry in national security. She discusses the alarming maritime dominance of China, which dwarfs U.S. capabilities in shipbuilding and fleet size. The need for a skilled workforce and legislative support is emphasized to strengthen America's maritime presence. Carpenter advocates for initiatives like the Ships for America Act to revitalize shipbuilding and expand the U.S. fleet amidst fierce global competition.
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Focus on Growing International Fleet
- The domestic maritime industry matches current U.S. demand and should not be expanded without corresponding cargo growth.
- The international fleet is where the U.S. maritime industry must grow substantially to compete globally.
Keep Shipbuilding Domestic
- While maritime alliances with other countries are vital, the U.S. must maintain and grow its own shipbuilding capacity.
- Outsourcing defense industrial base to allies near geopolitical rivals is strategically unwise.
Support the Jones Act
- The Jones Act is common sense, requiring American vessels and workers for domestic shipping.
- It protects national security, homeland security, and economic security by ensuring control over domestic maritime commerce.