Can the U.S. build enough ships to keep up with China?
Illustration by Luis Grañena
In March, U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro flew to South Korea and Japan to pitch, in his words, “a simple, yet profound opportunity: invest in America.” Specifically, he was imploring the chief executives of shipbuilding giants like HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean to invest in American shipyards.
Navy Secretary Del Toro visits the Mare Island Shipyard, in Vallejo, California, October 2, 2023. Credit: U.S. Navy
The unusual business solicitations were part of Del
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