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Labor unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance

  • The heads of four major labor unions called on President Donald Trump to increase American shipbuilding and impose strong penalties against China for its dominance in the industry.
  • The unions highlighted that China manufactured more than 1,000 ocean-going vessels in 2023, while the United States produced fewer than 10 ships.
  • Brian Bryant expressed that he has witnessed the negative effects of China’s actions on the domestic shipbuilding industry.
  • The White House is considering options to counter China's practices in maritime and shipbuilding sectors.
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Labor union leaders, including former BIW worker, call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding to counter China

Brian Bryant, a former Bath Iron Works pipefitter who is now president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined 3 other labor leaders in the joint letter to the president.

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Labour unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance

Labour unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance

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Labor unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance

The heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance.

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Unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance

The heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance

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Labor unions seek boost to U.S. shipbuilding capacity and workforce

The heads of four major labor unions on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other "strong penalties" against China for its increasing dominance in that sphere.

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