What to know about the Jones Act as Trump considers a waiver during the Iran war
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-03-14 08:04 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran continues to upend energy markets and supply chains worldwide, the Trump administration says it might suspend maritime shipping requirements under a more than century-old law known as the Jones Act.
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