Trump issues 90-day extension of Jones Act waiver to move goods during Iran war

President Trump is authorizing a 90-day extension of his waiver to the Jones Act -- a longstanding shipping law -- to ease economic concerns around the war with Iran.

Trump issues 90-day extension of Jones Act waiver to move goods during Iran war

TL;DR

  • President Trump is authorizing a 90-day extension of the Jones Act waiver.
  • The extension is intended to ease economic concerns related to the war with Iran.
  • The Jones Act is a longstanding shipping law.