Review of AUKUS Agreement and Shipbuilding Plans

The Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS agreement, which involves the U.S., UK, and Australia working together on acquiring submarines and sharing technology. There are concerns about shipbuilding delays and the need for increased defense spending. Rep. Rosa DeLauro questioned Secretary Pete Hegseth about the shipbuilding plan.

Nation's Shipbuilding Capacity

Rep. Rosa DeLauro grills Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the nation's lagging shipbuilding process, demanding transparency and detailed data on future plans. Concerns raised about funding shifts and missed deadlines for submarine contracts.

Outsourcing U.S. Shipbuilding

President-elect Donald Trump suggests outsourcing U.S. shipbuilding due to lagging capabilities compared to China. This contradicts his campaign promise to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and implement tariffs on imports.

U.S. Navy Shipbuilding Challenges

The U.S. Navy is facing challenges with shipbuilding, falling behind China in production pace due to design changes, cost overruns, and workforce issues. The Navy is exploring creative solutions to address the problem.

U.S.-China Trade Relations

China strongly opposes U.S. investigation into its maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding industries, claiming it is based on discriminatory subsidies. The U.S. alleges China uses unfair practices to dominate these sectors. President Joe Biden has called for increased tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports to protect American industries.