Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge
Culture Index
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Relevance
9/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
14/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
US President Donald Trump’s long-standing obsession with sea power was underscored by his pledge to rebuild the US Navy into what he called a “Golden Fleet” as he returned to the White House. His financial year 2027 budget released on April 3 puts a price tag on the ambition: US$65.8 billion for 34 warships, including initial funding for a next-generation battleship he wants to name after himself,


