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POLITICSJul 21 · 12:00 UTCTHE ATLANTICJames Surowiecki

How an Old Shipping Law Raises Consumer Prices

The Jones Act requires U.S.-built ships for domestic water shipments, but President Trump has temporarily waived it for energy and fertilizer to ease supply issues. The article argues the law is anachronistic, increasing costs for consumers while benefiting a small industry.

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