Fact check: Cruise ships are registered abroad but they didn't seek a US bailout

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Yes, cruise companies register their ships in foreign countries to avoid paying U.S. taxes. But they did not receive a direct coronavirus bailout.

The claim in the meme apparently refers to various appropriations by Congress, and signed by President Donald Trump, to assist companies and employees suffering financial hardship as a result of the nationwide coronavirus economic shutdown.

Those dollars went to a variety of U.S. corporations, from airlines to restaurant chains. But the March 27 CARES Act economic stimulus package, plus subsequent appropriations, excluded cruise lines, which were ineligible for either grants or loans through these programs.There was discussion about including the cruise lines in the stimulus and aid legislation. However, media reports, including those in the Palm Beach Post, noted speculation that, to be eligible for U.S.

Neither came to fruition. The Cruise Line Industry Association, which is the industry trade group, steadfastly said its member companies had not asked for federal or public assistance.

 

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BECAUSE THEY AREN'T REGISTERED IN AMERICA.

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They need to be taxed heavily if they use an American port.

Should the cruise companies pay back taxes?

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