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.
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AMP Launches National Campaign Urging President Trump to End Jones Act Waiver
WASHINGTON – The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced a new national campaign calling on President Donald J. Trump to end the ongoing 150-day unprecedented Jones Act waiver and put American workers, American businesses and American maritime strength – first. The Jones Act […]
AMP Statement on National Maritime Day
The American Maritime Partnership issued the following statement on May 22, 2026, for National Maritime Day, calling on President Donald Trump to trust his instincts and end the 150-day waiver of the Jones Act. Read the full statement below: “National Maritime Day should be a celebration of the American mariners, […]
Over 100 Leaders Urge Congress to Let Jones Act Waiver Expire
More than 100 chief executive officers, union leaders, and maritime industry stakeholders have signed an open letter to Congressional leadership urging them to use their political influence to ensure the March 17 Jones Act waiver expires on May 17 without extension or renewal. The signatories — representing American shipbuilders, carriers, […]
