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Sean Duffy: “In 2022, America built five commercial ships. China built…”

Featuring: Sean Duffy, Republican | Secretary of Transportation | National

Discussion on American Shipbuilding, New York City Congestion Pricing, and Trade Tariffs

Published April 9, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:17

So I couldn't be more delighted about President Trump and his EO on American shipbuilding. We don't build ships in America anymore. They come from South Korea and from China. In 2022, America built five commercial ships. China built 1800 commercial ships in 2022. And so the President understands that if you're going to be a global power, you actually have to build ships in your country. And so this EO is incredibly important for that. (00:17–00:26)

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