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Jones Act Waiver Sparks Economic Debate | San Antonio News
The Jones Act, a century-old shipping law requiring U.S.-built, owned, and crewed vessels for domestic trade, is under fire as its latest waiver—allowing foreign ships to deliver fuel and fertilizer—comes amid rising consumer costs. Critics, including National Taxpayers Union president Pete Sepp, argue the law inflates shipping prices, hurts consumers, and fails to boost shipbuilding as promised, instead benefiting union wage protections. While supporters tout job creation and national security, Sepp contends the economic burden outweighs the benefits and calls for permanent repeal, plus…
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