Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for Energy Transport
Administration allows foreign ships to move oil and fertilizer for 90 days
President Donald Trump has authorized a 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver. This measure allows energy companies to use foreign-flagged vessels to transport cargo between United States ports.
The decision aims to lower fuel costs and mitigate supply disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran. The administration seeks to maintain logistical fluidity following the impact of damage to refineries in Russia and pressures on the cost of living.
The new term takes effect next Monday to prevent any operational disruption. Since March, approximately 338 voyages have been completed by foreign vessels under this relaxation of the century-old rules.
Official data shows that 90 million barrels of refined products, crude oil, and fertilizers circulated between American ports during this period. California was the state that received the most additional supplies through this transport policy.
Representatives of the American shipping industry criticized the extension, arguing that the measure weakens domestic shipbuilding capacity. Conversely, energy sector companies state that this flexibility is essential to maintain logistical efficiency in the current global landscape.
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