President Donald Trump on Monday extended a waiver of the Jones Act for 90 days, allowing foreign ships to move oil, fertilizers, and other energy-related products between U.S. ports.
The extension goes into effect Aug. 17, and follows the initial waiver issued March 17 to ease transport of coal, oil, and refined fuels during the war with Iran.
The Jones Act of 1920 requires vessels carrying goods between U.S. ports to be built, owned, flagged, and crewed by Americans. The law seeks to support the domestic maritime industry and military readiness. A waiver to the Jones Act is seen as a short-term response to supply disruptions. …
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver, Allowing Foreign Ships to Haul Goods Between US Ports
