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Trump Waives Century-Old Shipping Law In Bid To Lower Gas Prices - Forbes Breaking News
Donald Trump on Wednesday suspended the Jones Act—a century-old shipping law that only allows cargo moved between U.S. ports to travel on American vessels—as the war with Iran has caused gas prices to approach a national average of $4 per gallon. - 03/18/2026.