NewzPresident Donald Trump has extended the waiver of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly referred to as the Jones Act, for an additional 90 days. This executive action is intended to ensure that the United States military and critical domestic industries maintain uninterrupted access to essential resources and supplies.
The Jones Act typically mandates that goods transported between U.S. ports be carried on ships that are U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and U.S.-crewed. By extending this suspension, the administration aims to provide logistical flexibility for the transport of materials deemed vital to national security and industrial operations.
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