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Michael Wessel retweeted
America’s maritime strength is critical to our economic and national security.
At @HudsonInstitute, I discussed how the SHIPS for America Act would help rebuild American shipbuilding and ensure the United States can compete with China.
For decades the EU has criticized the US for its trade policies. Now EU asks China to voluntarily restrain car exports. I have no problem with the policy, which is overdue. But their arguments about "purity" on WTO compliance appear to be over.
Great event hosted by Hudson. Broad ideological, political support combined with labor-management cooperation. Fixing Shipping and Shipbuilding: Plotting the Course Ahead hudson.org/events/fixing-shi…
Trump-Xi visit is days away. What is on the US gift list to give to China? We can't bend and undermine our economic and national security. Letting Chinese car companies build here is a bad idea. Chinese technology risks, surveillance. bit.ly/4xrRi0a
Supply chains remain a critical vulnerability for the US and allies. Action on the threats posed by Chinese owned or affiliated suppliers needs to be accelerated. bit.ly/4hnRHfO
Michael Wessel retweeted
Standing in solidarity with the hardworking men and women of @steelworkers in Whiting, Indiana, who have been locked out for more than two months. It’s time for serious negotiations for a fair deal so this lockout can end and these Hoosiers can get back on the job and earn an income to support themselves and their families.
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Michael Wessel retweeted
Thank you @PeteButtigieg for standing with @Steelworkers at local 7-1 in Whiting, IN! #EndTheLockout ✊🏾✊🏾
Standing in solidarity with the hardworking men and women of @steelworkers in Whiting, Indiana, who have been locked out for more than two months. It’s time for serious negotiations for a fair deal so this lockout can end and these Hoosiers can get back on the job and earn an income to support themselves and their families.
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Michael Wessel retweeted
Today, on National Maritime Day, we honor the generations of American workers who built and sustained the vessels that powered our economy, supported our military, and connected our nation to the world.
We also honor those who continue to build, maintain, and man our fleets.
The United States cannot afford to fall further behind in shipbuilding, repair, and maritime logistics. Rebuilding America’s maritime strength starts with investing in U.S. yards, U.S. workers, and U.S. supply chains.
Let’s end the Jones Act waivers, implement provisions of the Maritime Action Plan and pass the SHIPS for America Act, and end the discussion of offshoring the future of shipbuilding.
We can do this.
#NationalMaritimeDay
Michael Wessel retweeted
Today, we recognize the importance of the maritime industry to our economic and national security.
That’s why we need to pass the SHIPS Act – to revitalize U.S. shipbuilding and restore America’s maritime dominance.
As a long-time @Fidelity customer, this is REALLY troubling. Fidelity needs to provide customers more confidence our funds are safe and secure. nytimes.com/2026/04/25/your-…
Michael Wessel retweeted
One ship built last year—250 is the goal. In this clip from Innovate or Evaporate, Indiana Senator Todd Young highlights the urgency of rebuilding America’s shipbuilding capacity and what it means for the future of manufacturing. You can listen on the IBJ media podcast network, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Michael Wessel retweeted
Building more ships will bolster our national security and provide new opportunities for American workers.
As this new coalition demonstrates, there is broad recognition that we need to revive American shipbuilding.
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Peter Navarro: The lockout at BP's Whiting refinery is one that America cannot afford chicagotribune.com/2026/03/2…
Michael Wessel retweeted
"The lockout at BP’s Whiting refinery is one that America cannot afford" -- #shame #steelworkers #1u chicagotribune.com/2026/03/2…
.@politico article on "long shot litigation" effort by consumers to get tariff refunds. There is another way: @Rosa_DeLauro introduced H.R. 7822 directing Treasury to write regulations to pay tariff refunds to companies that lower prices to consumers.
It’s Crunch Time for Rebuilding American Shipbuilding hudson.org/innovation/its-cr…
President Xi, in call with President Trump, again reportedly used the phrase "peaceful coexistence". While used in other contexts, it's also the phrase the former Soviet Union used during the Cold War. Of course, no one wants conflict. But we also can't have capitulation.
.@comcastbusiness Be careful. Signing up for service is an ENTIRELY different experience than terminating service! Despite using Comcast in both old and new offices Comcast sends bill after bill for early termination at old office. Contract date doesn't seem to matter.