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U.S. Jones Act waiver extended with narrowed scope

Overview

A Transportation Institute analysis has detailed the potential economic costs of a long-term Jones Act waiver, projecting losses of up to $1.8 billion in annual tax revenue, $2.6 billion in maritime capital investment, and $26.5 billion in shipbuilding demand over ten years. The study also estimates a loss of approximately 133,700 jobs. While the waiver has helped move over 50 million barrels of fuel to regions like the West Coast and Puerto Rico, critics note that about one-third of related voyages involved ships with Chinese ownership or construction, raising security concerns.

In response to rising gasoline prices exceeding $4 per gallon, the Trump administration has extended the waiver for 90 days, effective August 17. This marks the longest suspension in the law’s history. To address criticisms regarding the waiver’s scope, the administration has implemented more restrictive terms. The extension is now limited to energy sources—such as crude oil, gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel—and agricultural commodities, including fertilizers and soybean oil.

Moving away from blanket exemptions, the administration will now require case-by-case reviews for individual voyages. The Pentagon will consult with the Maritime Administration to determine qualifying shipments. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers stated the measure is intended to ensure the military and key industries maintain uninterrupted access to critical resources amid global energy market disruptions. The extension specifically aims to mitigate rising costs exacerbated by the conflict with Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, despite opposition from shipbuilders and maritime unions who argue the measure undermines the 1920 law.

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Jones Act · White House · Maritime Administration · China · Bob McNally

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [BUSINESS] 25 sources
    Jones Act waiver extended 90 days for foreign vessels

    The Trump administration extended the Jones Act waiver for 90 days, allowing foreign ships to move energy and agricultural goods between U.S. ports under stricter case-by-case review to mitigate supply risks.

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    White House to extend Jones Act waiver to lower U.S. gasoline prices

    The White House plans to extend the Jones Act waiver, set to expire Aug 16, to increase tanker flexibility and modestly cut U.S. gasoline prices, which average over $4 per gallon, amid Trump’s push for cheaper

  3. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    U.S. Jones Act waiver sparks economic debate and fuels supply‑chain relief

    A study warns a Jones Act waiver could cost billions and jobs, while the DHS waiver has averted fuel shortages but opened U.S. trade to Chinese-linked ships, prompting bipartisan calls for its end.

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