Asia • 2026-04-24 08:05

Trump Grants 90-Day Jones Act Waiver Extension

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  • Category: Asia
  • Language: EN
  • Published: 2026-04-24 08:05 UTC
  • Sources: The Hindu

US President Trump has granted a 90-day extension to the Jones Act waiver, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to move commodities between US ports until mid-August.

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