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Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, narrows scope

US President Donald Trump has extended a waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil and other commodities between US ports for 90 days, while tightening the rules amid opposition from shipbuilders. The revised waiver requires individual voyages to receive case-by-case approval, as the administration seeks to ease fuel transportation bottlenecks.

11 Aug 2026 7:59 am