Trump Considers Jones Act Waiver to Ease Oil Prices
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The Trump administration contemplates a temporary Jones Act waiver to alleviate soaring oil prices and shipping delays due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. This 1920 law mandates U.S.-built, American-owned ships with American crews for domestic cargo transport, boosting the merchant fleet and defense. Critics argue it inflates costs, particularly for Hawaii and Puerto Rico, while supporters highlight job creation and security. Oil prices surge to $100 per barrel, with gas averaging $3.84 a gallon, as tankers stall in the Strait of Hormuz. Short-term measures like releasing 172 million barrels from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve are in place, but no timeline for the Jones Act decision is set.
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