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Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days letting foreign ships carry oil and fertilizer
International
Published on 24 April 2026
A key shipping rule loosens for just 90 days
President Trump has extended a critical Jones Act shipping waiver by 90 days, allowing foreign vessels to transport key goods like oil and fertilizer to the United States. The move targets rising energy costs amid international turmoil, aiming to improve fuel supply and reduce financial pressure on households.
- Jones Act waiver extended by 90 days to support shipping of essentials
- Foreign ships can deliver oil and fertilizer across the US
- The policy aims to ease fuel supply pressures and energy prices
- Officials link the decision to ongoing global turmoil and cost concerns
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