America has a new plan for ships. It is called the "Maritime Action Plan." This plan will help America. It will make America more independent. It will also make the country safer. The plan wants fewer foreign ships. These ships carry much of America's goods.
Foreign ships will pay a new fee. They will pay money to enter U.S. ports. The fee will be for the cargo they carry. This fee can make much money. It could be billions of dollars. Many U.S. goods travel by ship. Most of these ships are not from America.
The government says using foreign ships is bad. They want America to control its trade. This plan is also for safety. It wants to make American jobs better. Using U.S. ships gives America more control. It can also help the Navy.
The plan will also help workers. People will get good training. This will help make skilled sailors. It will also help shipbuilders. More U.S. ships are important. This plan will help build more ships. It will also help keep the seas safe.