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Trump extends Jones Act waiver for foreign ships
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump extended a 90-day waiver of the Jones Act, allowing foreign ships to transport energy and agricultural goods between U.S. ports, effective August 17.
- The waiver aims to ease transportation of oil, fertilizers, and other fossil fuel products amid ongoing price pressures linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war with Iran.
- Unlike previous extensions, the Pentagon will now consult with the Maritime Administration to determine which voyages qualify for the exemption under the 1920 Jones Act.
- The waiver is intended to ensure uninterrupted access to critical resources for the military and key industries, with reported increases in domestic deliveries of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
