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Trump's Temporary Waiver of the Jones Act Only Illustrates Why the Law Should Be Permanently Trashed

Mar 18, 2026Center Right

The Trump administration has issued a 60-day waiver of a federal law that limits the number of ships allowed to carry goods between American ports.

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Mar 18, 2026

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Trump admin. issues 60-day Jones Act waiver to expedite domestic fuel shipments amid Iran conflict

President Donald Trump has issued a temporary waiver of the Jones Act, a century-old shipping law, in an effort to stabilize gas prices. The move aims to streamline domestic fuel distribution as the ongoing conflict with Iran continues to disrupt energy markets.

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Mar 18, 2026

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What is the Jones Act — and why Trump wants to waive this 100-year-old law

In an attempt to ease soaring gasoline prices amid the war in Iran, President Trump on Wednesday announced a 60-day waiver on the Jones Act – a law that traces back more than a century and has been criticized for keeping energy prices sky-high.

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The Jones Act Is a Failure

If the Jones Act is so essential for the United States to respond to wars and national emergencies, why is it repeatedly waived?

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