US President Donald Trump has said he might approach Congress to approve buying large ships from other countries while the US works on restoring its own shipbuilding capacity.
Speaking during a Cabinet meeting, Trump said the United States may look to allied nations to supply high-end ships temporarily.
He said that although the US plans to bring back its shipbuilding strength, foreign purchases might be necessary in the short term to fill the gap.
According to Trump, the US no longer builds ships at the scale it once did, and this decline is “ridiculous.”
He said rebuilding the shipbuilding industry will be a major focus soon, but until then, America could rely on countries it trusts, those known for producing quality ships, to help meet its needs.
Trump also mentioned that any such purchases would require Congressional approval but expressed confidence that it wouldn’t be a problem.
The issue came up after National Security Advisor
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