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International Partnerships to Advance U.S. Shipbuilding Capabilities - Chapter 1: Commercial Shipbuilding Partnerships
Overview: The U.S. commercial shipbuilding industry has declined in global market share, while allies like South Korea, Japan, and...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 17, 20258 min read


U.S. Maritime Revival Faces Critical Sailor Shortage
In a bold move to reestablish America’s maritime strength and reduce reliance on foreign shipbuilding—particularly from China—President...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 15, 20252 min read


U.S. Tariff Revenues Surge Amid New Trade Policies
The United States has experienced a notable increase in tariff revenues in 2025, following the implementation of President Donald Trump's...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 15, 20252 min read


Maritime Security Concerns: Chinese Vessel’s Activities Near Australia
A growing maritime security controversy is unfolding in the Indo-Pacific as the Chinese research vessel Tan Suo Yi Hao raises red flags...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 14, 20252 min read


U.S. Sensitive Country Designation of South Korea: Implications and Strategic Outlook
In a move that has raised eyebrows across the global scientific and geopolitical landscape, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Canadian Prime Minister Seeks New Economic and Security Relationship with U.S.
In the wake of President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on certain tariff hikes, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has publicly announced...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 11, 20252 min read


European Shipping Stocks Surge Following Tariff Pause
European shipping stocks rallied sharply today following President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of a 90-day suspension of...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 11, 20252 min read


China Retaliates with 84% Tariffs on U.S. Goods
In a swift and forceful response to the United States’ sweeping new import tariffs, the Chinese government has imposed retaliatory duties...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Global Trade Tensions Impact Maritime Sector
The maritime industry, already navigating a sea of regulatory changes and decarbonization mandates, is now being rocked by an...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Executive Order to Boost Coal Usage
In a controversial move that underscores the shifting dynamics of U.S. energy policy, former President Donald Trump is expected to sign...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 9, 20252 min read


U.S. Gulf of America Lease Sale and Its Implications for the Energy and Shipping Sectors
The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will conduct a new oil and gas lease...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Korea’s Political Turmoil and the Ghosts of Its War-Torn Past
In 2025, South Korea finds itself at a political crossroads once again. The headlines scream of protest, scandal, and growing ideological...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Defending Freedom of the Seas: President Trump's Stand Against Houthi Terrorism
In a bold show of strength and commitment to international maritime security, President Donald J. Trump has taken decisive action to...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 7, 20252 min read


French Companies Accelerate Plans to Expand in the United States Despite Macron’s Domestic Investment Appeal
French companies are moving forward with ambitious plans to expand operations in the United States, signaling a growing shift in...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Empire Wind 1 Breaks Ground with Subsea Rock Installation
In a major step forward for offshore renewable energy development in the United States, work has officially begun on the Empire Wind 1...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Impact of New Tariff Policies on Chinese-Built Vessels
In a significant shift that could reshape global oil trading logistics, oil traders are reportedly steering clear of Chinese-built...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Global Reactions to U.S. Tariffs: Rising Tensions and Trade War Fears
The global response to the newly announced U.S. tariffs has been swift and strongly negative, raising concerns about the onset of a new...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Markets React to Tariffs Amid Rising Recession Fears
The recent announcement of sweeping U.S. tariffs has sent shockwaves through global financial markets, triggering a wave of sell-offs and...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Exemptions for Oil and Gas: Strategic Implications of U.S. Tariff Policy
Amid sweeping new tariff measures introduced by the U.S. government, one notable exception has drawn global attention—oil and gas...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Sempra Divests Non-Core Assets to Refocus on U.S. Utilities
Sempra, a prominent North American energy infrastructure company, has unveiled plans to streamline its portfolio by divesting non-core...
Briggs McCriddle
Apr 3, 20252 min read
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