Trump Temporarily Waives Jones Act Amid Fuel Costs, Critics Question Efficacy
The Trump administration has temporarily waived the US Jones Act, a century-old shipping regulation, to ease fuel and gas deliveries and lower prices amid rising costs. The move, intended to facilitate cargo transport across the US, has drawn criticism regarding its potential efficacy.
The Story
Analyzing sources…
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Excellent (76/100)Sources
US expected to issue Jones Act waiver on domestic shipping as soon as Wednesday, sources say - Reuters
US expected to issue Jones Act waiver on domestic shipping as soon as Wednesday, sources say Reuters
Read full article →Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs
Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.
Read full article →China-based Cosco Shipping Ports expects ‘limited’ impact from Iran conflict
Cosco Shipping Ports, a unit of state-owned giant Cosco Shipping, reported modest earnings growth for 2025, as management expects to expand in emerging markets amid rising geopolitical risks to global trade. Net profit rose 1.1 per cent to US$312.1 million, and revenue increased 11 per cent to US$1.67 billion, according to its 2025 results. Total container throughput climbed 6.2 per cent to 153 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The company’s overseas terminals saw strong growth, wi...
By Yulu Ao
Read full article →What is Jones Act? US waives shipping regulation to ease fuel, fertilizer deliveries
Trump administration waives Jones Act for 60 days to ease supply chain disruptions amid Iran conflict.
Read full article →Trump waives US shipping law for oil and gas in bid to lower prices - The Straits Times
Trump waives US shipping law for oil and gas in bid to lower prices The Straits Times
Read full article →
