In Houthi Red Sea conflict, White House, Congress divide on use of military is getting dangerous for the economy
Publishing timestamp: 2024-02-04 12:38:59
Summary
The article discusses the debate in Congress about the U.S. Navy protecting foreign-flagged cargo vessels from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Some political leaders are calling for the prioritization of defense for U.S.-flagged vessels, but data shows that the majority of the country's trade is carried by foreign-flagged vessels. There have been 40 attacks on commercial shipping in the region, and the U.S. and its allies have launched strikes against the Houthis. There are questions about the legal rationale for military action without Congressional approval. The article also mentions the decline in U.S. merchant ships since WWII and the impracticality of relying solely on U.S.-flagged shipping.
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