What is the Jones Act — and why Trump wants to waive this 100-year-old law
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Source: New York Post
Published: 2026-03-19 04:07 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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In an attempt to ease soaring gasoline prices amid the war in Iran, President Trump on Wednesday announced a 60-day waiver on the Jones Act – a US shipping law that traces back more than a century and has been criticized for keeping energy prices sky-high.
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