Statement of policy to counter shipbuilding practices of the People’s Republic of China

It is the policy of the United States to eliminate materials sourced from the People’s Republic of China from supply chains necessary for the production of both commercial and military ships through a comprehensive effort, in coordination with allied and partner countries where appropriate, that includes— (1) relevant knowledge transfer to and skillset development of a shipbuilding labor force in the United States; (2) securing direct investment in United States shipyards by allies and partners; and (3) the development of a coherent long-term strategy to diversify shipbuilding supply chains and expand domestic shipbuilding capacity, incorporating all relevant Federal agencies and departments.