The Jones Act blocks shipping routes even when no suitable American vessel is available. Congress should create an economic-need waiver process to let foreign ships carry those cargoes and meet demand, writes Jay Derr.
reason.orgThe Jones Act is suppressing demand for American shipping - Reason FoundationThe current waiver has opened new routes and boosted fuel shipments to Puerto Rico. Congress should create a permanent waiver process for cargoes no U.S. vessel can carry.
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