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May 22

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,... read more →
May 12

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,... read more →
Apr 23

AMP Statement on Jones Act Waiver Extension

AMP Statement on Jones Act Waiver Extension Calls it an ‘affront’ to American workers and warns it ‘sabotages’ the Trump maritime dominance agenda WASHINGTON, DC — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s move to extend its... read more →
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Executive Editor Kristina Tanasichuk speaks with Deirdre Fitzpatrick (SRI), David Heindel (Seafarers International Union), and Jennifer Carpenter (American Maritime Partnership).

AMP, Partners: Why Cabotage is Critical to National Security

American Maritime Partnership (AMP) President Jennifer Carpenter joined Seafarers International Union (SIU) President David Heinsel and Seafarers Rights International (SRI) Executive Director Deirdre Fitzpatrick joined Homeland Security Today to discuss the value of cabotage laws like the Jones Act to national security. The interview focused on the SRI's latest report, Cabotage... read more →
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 →