Trump waives shipping law amid rising fuel costs

President Donald Trump has temporarily waived the Jones Act, a maritime shipping law, to address rising fuel costs amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran. This 60-day waiver permits foreign-flagged vessels to transport cargo to US ports, aiming to ease supply chain disruptions. However, maritime unions argue it won’t significantly lower gasoline prices, which are primarily driven by crude oil costs, and experts suggest any potential savings at the pump will be minimal.

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