cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28401341
The U.S. government began investigating China’s dominance in the shipbuilding industry, where it manufactures as much as 75%-80% of fleets, during the Biden administration.
Steep levies on Chinese-made ships arriving at U.S. ports have been proposed, up to as much as $1.5 million, as part of a plan to bring more ship manufacturing back to the U.S., a policy which has bipartisan support.
If you think generals are rational professionals, you should consider reading about what kind of dumb shit they did in WW2 for various stupid reasons. There is a reason the USA has 2 air forces.