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The Jones Act and Your Grocery Bill | Salt Lake City News
The Jones Act, a century-old shipping law requiring all U.S. waterborne cargo to be carried on American-built, owned, flagged, and crewed vessels, is sparking fierce debate. While intended to boost domestic shipbuilding and jobs, critics argue it drives up everyday costs—gas, groceries, and energy—by limiting competition and raising shipping prices. Temporary waivers during emergencies show how the law inflates costs when enforced, with families in Hawaii paying an extra $1,800 annually and the East Coast facing hundreds of millions in added energy costs. Supporters defend it as vital for…
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