The US Navy has a historical role in safeguarding trade lanes, dating back to its founding to combat the Barbary pirates in 1798. It is obligated to protect all US Flagged cargo ships, as they carry essential military supplies. Maersk has halted its US Flagged ships transition, which is considered unprecedented and alarming. A.J. Brown responded to fan criticism after the Eagles' third consecutive loss. Additionally, a former central bank adviser suggests China should cut US treasuries in an 'orderly' manner to maintain trade balance amid rising risks.
A.J. Brown clapped back at fan criticism after the Eagles lost their third straight game Monday vs. the Seahawks. https://t.co/K6NfP6CxIm
China must cut US treasuries in ‘orderly’ fashion, maintain balance of trade amid rising risks: ex-central bank adviser | South China Morning Post https://t.co/zUUXvGFP4l
The U.S. Navy was literally created to fight Muslim pirates harassing merchant ships in the Middle East. https://t.co/RaHKTlBhCJ
This is why the US Navy is obligated to protect all US Flagged cargo ships. They have always - and still do - carry the bullets, bean and ammo the us military needs. It’s unprecedented and highly alarming that @Maersk has called a halt to its US Flagged ships transition the Red… https://t.co/ak6lxQBYvZ
Good historical context on the US Navy’s role in safeguarding trade lanes since its founding to fight the Barbary pirates of Tripoli back in 1798. https://t.co/9BNoUnXSYU