White House considers loosening shipping rule in bid to lower fuel prices

Mar 13, 2026 - 10:00
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White House considers loosening shipping rule in bid to lower fuel prices
The Trump administration is considering loosening shipping rules in an effort to lower fuel prices, which have surged as a result of the war in Iran. In particular, the administration is considering issuing a temporary waiver of the Jones Act, a 100-year-old law that requires shipping between U.S. ports to be done by U.S.-flagged ships. “In…