Thorn Run Partners’ Louis Sola joined Glenna Milberg on This Week in South Florida (WPLG) to discuss the recently released America’s Maritime Action Plan (MAP) and its implications for Florida’s economy and the broader U.S. maritime industry.
As a global hub for trade and the “Cruise Capital of the World,” Florida stands at the center of the Administration’s renewed focus on domestic shipbuilding, port infrastructure, and supply chain resilience. During the interview, Sola outlined key components of the MAP, including the proposed “Penny Tax” on foreign-built vessels, the creation of 100 Maritime Prosperity Zones to attract private capital, and the importance of aligning maritime policy with Western Hemisphere security priorities. He emphasized that while efforts to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding are long overdue, policymakers must ensure reforms do not unintentionally burden Florida’s tourism and cruise sectors.
Sola also highlighted the opportunity for Florida to leverage this federal roadmap to expand its technical workforce and attract high-paying shipbuilding and repair jobs back to American shores. With ports from Jacksonville to Miami playing a vital role in global commerce, thoughtful implementation of the Maritime Action Plan will be critical to ensuring long-term growth, competitiveness, and economic security.
Watch the full interview on WPLG’s This Week in South Florida here.
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