Jones Act Waived as Energy Costs Surge During Iran War
March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release:
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Jones Act Waived as Energy Costs Surge During Iran War
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Today, President Donald Trump waived a century-old shipping law to allow foreign vessels to ship goods between American ports, as the administration races to contain rising fuel prices caused by the war in Iran.
In a new statement, Cato scholar and Jones Act expert, Colin . . .
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Jones Act Waived as Energy Costs Surge During Iran War
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Today, President Donald Trump waived a century-old shipping law to allow foreign vessels to ship goods between American ports, as the administration races to contain rising fuel prices caused by the war in Iran.
In a new statement, Cato scholar and Jones Act expert, Colin . . .