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U.S. President Donald Trump extended a temporary waiver of certain provisions of the Jones Act for an additional 90 days, in an attempt to reduce disruptions in energy supplies and rising fuel prices caused by the war with Iran. The decision, which has not been officially announced yet, allows the continued use of foreign ships to transport oil and some goods between American ports, provided that each voyage is reviewed individually. This move was made in response to pressure from shipbuilding companies in Congress. Additionally, the administration narrowed the list of goods covered by the waiver to include only crude oil, gasoline, jet fuel, natural gas, and fertilizers. This reflects ongoing concerns about the war's impact on oil markets, as the waiver has so far facilitated over 230 maritime voyages and increased U.S. fuel supplies. While oil companies support the measure, there is opposition from shipbuilding firms and Republicans who believe that these exemptions harm the national maritime industry and undermine the objectives of the Jones Act.
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