President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday, April 9, to overhaul U.S. shipbuilding and reduce China’s control over global shipping. The order directs Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to review struggling military and commercial shipbuilding programs. That includes the Constellation-class frigate project, which has faced delays and budget issues.
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Trump boosts US shipbuilding against China; DOGE reviewing Navy

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Trump signs executive order targeting U.S. shipbuilding overhaul, Chinese maritime dominance, and new tariffs on port equipment.

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