White House weighs temporary Jones Act waiver to curb energy prices
TL;DR
Facing shipping disruptions tied to the Iran conflict and rising oil prices, the White House is considering a temporary waiver of the Jones Act to allow more foreign-flag ships to move goods between U.S. ports in a bid to ease energy costs, though the actual impact remains uncertain.
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