What is the Jones Act, and how could its suspension ease fuel prices?

Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right

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As oil prices continue to rise and fall due to conflict in the Middle East, the Trump administration is considering suspending the Jones Act to give a reprieve to customers facing higher prices at the pump. The comments have drawn fresh attention to the 1920 shipping measure signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson.  What […]

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What is the Jones Act, and how could its suspension ease fuel prices?
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What is the Jones Act, and how could its suspension ease fuel prices?

Center Right

As oil prices continue to rise and fall due to conflict in the Middle East, the Trump administration is considering suspending the Jones Act to give a reprieve to customers facing higher prices at the pump. The comments have drawn fresh attention to the 1920 shipping measure signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson.  What […]