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The United States’ SHIPS Act of 2025 Sets Sail

A new effort is in progress to strengthen the maritime industry with the reintroduction of the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security for America Act of 2025 (SHIPS Act).

Legal Concerns Raised After Lethal United States Military Strikes Against Drug-Smuggling Vessels

A recent series of deadly United States military strikes in international waters raises legal concerns over the use of lethal measures against alleged foreign drug-smuggling vessels.

Navy Warship on Border Patrol

President Trump signed an executive order that has to combat deploy Navy Warship to increase of maritime-related terrorism, illegal immigration, and drug smuggling.

Mixed Reactions to IMO’s Emissions Deal in the Maritime Sector

The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) drafted an Emissions Deal (“Deal”) in April 2025 to decrease global carbon emissions in the maritime sector from international shipping.

President Trump’s Plan to Restore America’s Maritime Dominance

President Trump signed an Executive Order on April 9, 2025, to strengthen the United States’ commercial shipbuilding capacity and maritime workforce.
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