That 56+22=99
As I previously said, your financial arguments make a lot of sense even to this financially illiterate sailor. As I have also previously said, they are irrelevant to the purpose of the US build requirement in the Jones Act.
Because it’s the only thing ensuring we maintain our ability to produce a ocean going cargo ships, which are vital to our national security. You say these yards are not ideal and are inefficient. Another point on which I agree. However, inefficient is better than non existent which would be the result of your proposal.
They aren’t different. They would offshore just as those other industries have offshored if only financial concerns are considered.
Yes, just as it is currently illegal to ship cargo from one US port to another on a foreign built ship. You’re trying to get that law changed and, if successful, would be right back to further line your pockets at the expense of American industry, workers, strength, and sovereignty.
Which is to get your camel nose into the tent.
To zip up the tent to keep you and the Cato institute out in the cold.