Trump’s Jones Act waiver raises long-term policy battles
July 13, 2026 1:38 pm, EDT Shipping cranes stand above containerships loaded with shipping containers at the Port of Los Angeles. (Mario Tama/Bloomberg) key takeaways: Energy and shipping interests are lobbying President Donald Trump on whether to extend a 150-day Jones Act waiver allowing foreign ships to carry cargo between U.S. ports. Oil and gas