The American Waterways Operators argues a 60-day Jones Act waiver would increase exposure to foreign vessels and price volatility, weaken security, and undercut US maritime jobs without lowering consumer prices.
Is this 60-day Jones Act waiver a minor detour—or a major setback for President Trump’s maritime agenda?
He argues that the waiver must be handled on a case-by-case basis with guardrails to ensure security for US citizen workers.
When markets are volatile, domestic maritime keeps products moving.
That’s why the 60‑day #JonesAct waiver misses the mark.
It opens the door to foreign vessels and international price volatility, weakens security, and undercuts American jobs, without relief for consumers.
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