Trump extends limited waiver of shipping law to keep oil flowing in U.S. amid Iran war ⊖⊖
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The Jones Act waiver extension comes after the Trump administration's latest signs of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz failed to materialize.
3 months ago
Trump government extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to dampen oil prices ○
Move is part of a broader US push to curb politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections.
4 months ago
Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump ○
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
The war with Iran has blown up an America First policy ⊖⊖
What country can afford both a war and the Jones Act?
Iran war: What’s the Jones Act, and why has Trump suspended it for 60 days? ⊖
The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs ⊖
Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.
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