Jones Act Exemption Extended 90 Days, Scope Narrowed to Energy Transport

US extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, limiting scope to energy goods like oil and LNG. Pentagon must consult Maritime Administration for future shipments.

Woofun AI reports that the Jones Act exemption allowing foreign vessels to transport goods within US waters has been extended for 90 days. The scope is now restricted to energy transportation, covering gasoline, aviation fuel, crude oil, naphtha, liquefied natural gas, soybean oil, and fertilizers. Future individual shipment exemptions require Pentagon consultation with the US Maritime Administration. The White House states this ensures resource access for the military and key industries, while critics argue it weakens domestic shipping protections.