and Puerto Rico
prices or cost of living and provides positive
impact on island’s economy
american security.
security, economic security and the men and women
of American maritime.
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U.S. domestic maritime industry, a pillar of our nation‘s
economic, national, and homeland security.
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jobs in the maritime industry.
the jones act
strategy of the United States.
Homeland Security
America’s national security depends on safe domestic waterways and common-sense domestic commerce practice on U.S.-flag vessels.
Economic Security
America’s domestic maritime industry is responsible for nearly 650,000 jobs and more than $150 billion in annual economic output.
National Security
The Department of Defense recognizes the importance of maintaining a strong domestic shipbuilding industry.
40
THOUSANDAMERICAN VESSELS BUILT IN
AMERICAN SHIPYARDS
650
THOUSANDSUSTAINED AMERICAN
JOBS
41
BILLIONIN LABOR
COMPENSATION
154
BILLIONIN ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTPUT
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