Topic of the Week (3/21/25):

Does the FMC really have the authority to review global maritime chokepoints? Yes! And even more significantly, they can turn away foreign vessels from U.S. ports or assess $1M per voyage penalties if they find unfavorable shipping conditions. Now that the FMC investigation has been released, let’s dive in! 

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🔹 Top Three Stories of the Week:

1️⃣ Trump’s “Make Shipbuilding Great Again” Initiative

🚢 President Trump’s joint address to Congress highlighted the need to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding to counter China’s dominance. 

📖 Read more from USNI News: www.usni.org

2️⃣ AAPA Legislative Summit – Ports & Policy at the Forefront

⚓ The largest-ever AAPA Legislative Summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders in Washington, D.C. Topics included:

 ✔️ Kellyanne Conway’s keynote on ports & national security

 ✔️ Tariffs & infrastructure discussions on balancing trade policy with economic growth

 ✔️ The urgent need for modernizing port infrastructure

📖 Learn more at: www.aapa-ports.org

3️⃣ FMC Launches Fact-Finding Investigation into Global Maritime Chokepoints

🌍 The FMC is investigating whether transit constraints at key maritime chokepoints are creating unfair conditions for U.S. trade. If so, major penalties or port access restrictions could follow.

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