America's Maritime Action Plan: Can Washington Really Rebuild a Shipbuilding Industry From Scratch?
White House Maritime Action Plan is the most ambitious since 1936. Can $66B in fees and Maritime Prosperity Zones rebuild US shipyards?
The Most Ambitious Maritime Strategy Since 1936
The White House released America's Maritime Action Plan on February 13, 2026, calling it the most comprehensive national maritime strategy since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The 34-page document, responding to President Trump's April 2025 executive order to "Restore America's Maritime Dominance," identi…



