Congress seeks to limit US Navy vessels built in foreign shipyards

The Senate Armed Services Committee is pushing to remove the president's power to waive regulations that restrict the Navy from building ships in foreign shipyards, aiming to boost domestic shipbuilding and support U.S. jobs. This move underscores growing concerns over national security and economic strategy, as lawmakers argue that foreign shipyards could pose risks to sensitive military technology. By prioritizing domestic production, the initiative seeks to fortify the U.S. shipbuilding industry while potentially curbing reliance on overseas suppliers.