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Oct 22
Oct 21
President Trump Signs an Executive Order on "Restoring American Maritime Dominance" (CSPAN / the White House)

America First Requires the Jones Act

By Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership. It comes as no surprise that President Donald Trump is building a legacy as a consequential maritime president. After all, there are few areas of our economy that are more America First than the U.S. maritime industry. We have been a... read more →
Jun 30
May 12

AMP President Sees Great Promise for Maritime

The following news item was shared by the Seafarers International Union on May 8, 2025.  The head of the nation’s leading domestic maritime coalition sees great opportunities for the industry – and is committed to helping capitalize on them. Jennifer Carpenter serves as both the newest president of the SIU-affiliated... read more →
May 07
Apr 30

American Maritime Partnership: T&I Committee’s Action Bolsters U.S. Maritime Capacity

Today, the American Maritime Partnership issued the following statement applauding the significant victories secured for the U.S. Coast Guard in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s markup of its Budget Reconciliation legislation. “The American Maritime Partnership strongly supports this generational investment in the U.S. Coast Guard, which plays a central role... read more →
Mar 24
Screenshot of the Hudson Institute event page, accessed March 24, 2025.

Hudson Institute: How US Maritime Industries Can Help Deter China

China’s commercial maritime dominance is unprecedented in modern history. This maritime dominance gives China extraordinary power to manipulate vital supply chains. On March 4, Jennifer Carpenter, president of the American Waterways Operators and the American Maritime Partnership, joined Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Michael Roberts to discuss how America’s maritime industry... read more →
Mar 04
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Jan 16
Screenshot of PBS News livestream of former Congressman Sean Duffy's confirmation hearing for via YouTube.

AMP Endorses Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation, Applauds His Jones Act Support

The American Maritime Partnership issued the following letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) in support of former Congressman Sean Duffy's nomination as Secretary of Transportation on January 15. Read the full letter: Dear Majority Leader Thune: The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is the largest maritime industry legislative coalition... read more →