The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration is aiming to cut Chinese dominance of the global maritime industry.

As part of his sweeping national address on Tuesday night, President Donald Trump promised to establish a new office of shipbuilding within the White House to revitalize the industry and bolster American naval strength.

The U.S. already builds ships domestically, but the number of manufacturers, shipyards, and suppliers has dwindled in recent decades—along with a skilled workforce—contributing to a significant backlog in production of warships and nuclear submarines.