Advocacy for Maritime Infrastructure Upgrades Crucial to U.S. Economy

摘要

Maritime commerce's impact on the American economy is as vast as the oceans themselves. According to data in the "Maritime Commerce Strategic Outlook" report issued by the U.S. Coast Guard in October 2018, 90% of the nation's imports and exports are transported by ship, and $4.6 trillion in annual economic activity sustains 23 million U.S. iobs.