Why would the U.S. even care? These aren’t American cargo ships.
“Because the world economy is supported by Pax Americana?
Because U.S. prosperity depends, in part on the world economy?
Because freedom of the seas is an integral part of the world economy?”
“Freedom of navigation is in our strategic national interests. It is part of the USN’s mission statement.
The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.”
Because we are not an isolationist country, even though you may want us to be
That drivel is neo isolationist clap trap
The armchair isolationists are always happy to sit in their comfy chairs and type away while reaping the benefits of American power. I wonder what our national debt would be without international trade?