US expected to issue Jones Act waiver on domestic shipping as soon as Wednesday, sources say
Published on March 18, 2026.
The United States is expected to issue a waiver of the Jones Act regulation to help alleviate shortages of fuel and fertilizer. The waiver will allow foreign vessels to move between U.S. ports. This comes amid a surge in energy and fertilizer prices since the Iran conflict.
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