Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gasoline prices. Will it work?

The Jones Act restricts which ships can carry goods between U.S. ports. Experts say temporarily lifting the act will do little to affect gas prices.

Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gasoline prices. Will it work?
Containers are stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday.

The Jones Act restricts which ships can carry goods between U.S. ports. Experts say temporarily lifting the act will do little to affect gas prices.

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