The Trump administration extends a waiver of the Jones Act for 90 days, according to the White House, as part of efforts aimed at easing energy prices and supporting fuel supply. The Jones Act, a century-old law, generally requires that cargo transported between U.S. ports move on U.S.-flagged, U.S.-built, and U.S.-crewed vessels.
Outlets describe the extension as time-limited and issued ahead of the end of a prior waiver period. The waiver temporarily relaxes rules governing shipping between U.S. ports, with the stated goal of improving the flow of fuel and related cargo. Both sources emphasize that the action is intended to help tamp down gasoline and other fuel costs by increasing shipping flexibility. The reporting also notes that the relief is not open-ended, but instead comes with limits and a defined duration.
