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30 October 2026

What the shrinking US port budget says about the contest with China

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What the shrinking US port budget says about the contest with China

The latest MARAD round is the smallest in five years. The bigger problem is that America funds its maritime revival one grant at a time, while China runs it as a five-year plan. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don't have an account?

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