When did the US stop keeping up with the Joneses? A look at the maritime law at the crux of US shipbuilding
- Posted on April 18, 2025
- By Fox News
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When did the US stop keeping up with the Joneses? A look at the maritime law at the crux of US shipbuilding
But there is one, century-old law that is the cornerstone of the U.S. shipbuilding industry that proponents argue is paramount for national security purposes, while critics claim is responsible for significantly stifling the U.S. shipbuilding industry: the Jones Act.
