economy
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for Another 90 Days
April 24, 2026 / 4:22 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- President Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver for an additional 90 days to mitigate rising fuel prices.
- The waiver allows goods shipped between U.S. ports to be carried on non-U.S. built, flagged, and crewed vessels.
- The extension aims to increase the supply of energy products, industrial materials, and agricultural necessities.
- Supporters believe the waiver increases available ships and lowers shipping costs.
- Opponents argue the waiver has not reduced gasoline prices and harms the domestic maritime industry while benefiting foreign shippers.
- The Trump administration has also released oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil purchases.