US President Donald Trump’s administration extended a limited waiver of the Jones Act for another 90 days on Monday to support domestic fuel supplies amid disruptions caused by the Iran war, according to a White House spokesperson.
The extension allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport certain energy resources between US ports, easing restrictions imposed under the century-old shipping law.
Unlike the previous blanket waiver, the new extension will be applied on a voyage-by-voyage basis. The Pentagon will consult the US Maritime Administration to determine whether individual shipments qualify, according to White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers.
She said the waiver was extended to ensure that the US military and key industries maintain uninterrupted access to critical resources.
“Data shows the waiver has driven a significant increase in domestic deliveries of essential products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel,” Rogers wrote on the US social media firm X.
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