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America Suspended the Jones Act. Americans Were the Winners.

In under five months, waiving the protectionist law opened up whole trade routes and sent fuel to areas that needed it. Why go back?

Reason · Aug 13

Trump’s Latest Scheme to Lower Gas Prices Probably Won’t Work

Trump can save gas prices...sure.

The Mary Sue · Mar 13

What the Jones Act does and how a Trump suspension could affect fuel prices

Possible Jones Act waivers show how the Trump administration is scrambling to ease fuel price shock from the Iran war.

Axios · Mar 12

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3 Dangerous Assumptions You Should Not Make About Trump’s Economy

As President Trump's second term continues, the controversial and outspoken leader has managed to make headlines for a variety of reasons -- perhaps most notably, his economic policy decisions. Be...

GOBankingRates · Jul 14, 2025

Americans want more factory jobs in the U.S.—as long as they don't have to work them

“Such jobs can’t find enough interested Americans to fill them.”

Fortune · Apr 15, 2025

3 Economic Myths That Need To Die

As we step into 2024, it's crucial to adopt a more informed perspective on these dubious claims.

Reason · Jan 4, 2024

Federal Shipping Regulations Sank One of America's Biggest Offshore Wind Projects

Yup, blame the Jones Act. Again.

Reason · Dec 5, 2023

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Why We Can't Have Nice Things: Jones Act Traffic Jam

"It's just a very classic case of everything wrong with Washington."

Reason · Aug 17, 2023

This Military Spending Bill Will Make Puerto Rico's Next Hurricane Disaster Even Worse

The maritime industry inserted some protectionism into the National Defense Authorization Act.

Reason · Dec 20, 2022

In the Aftermath of Hurricane Fiona, the Jones Act Is Screwing Over Puerto Rico Again

The island is begging the Biden administration to allow foreign ships to bring fuel to help restore power. But entrenched maritime interests balk at competition.

Reason · Sep 27, 2022

Biden Administration Deflects Blame on America's Self-Inflicted Ocean Shipping Problems

Guess whose fault it is that it’s so expensive to ship goods to America? (Spoiler: The U.S. government's.)

Reason · Mar 1, 2022

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