# US Maritime Industry

Type: organization

Source: Finance Intelligence Brief — https://getfinancebrief.com/entity/us-maritime-industry
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## Timeline

- **2026-04-11**: Waiver Expiration — The initial 30-day period is set to conclude unless an extension is granted.
- **2026-03-12**: Waiver Announcement — The Trump administration announces a 30-day waiver to combat spiraling fuel prices.
- **1920-06-05**: Jones Act Enacted — The Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is signed into law to protect the US maritime industry.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump Administration to Waive Jones Act to Combat Surging Fuel Prices
2026-03-12 17:19:50 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Trump administration is set to issue a 30-day waiver of the Jones Act, a century-old maritime law, to address spiraling oil and gasoline prices. The move will allow foreign-flagged vessels to transport energy products between US ports, aiming to resolve domestic shipping bottlenecks.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/us-jones-act-waiver-fuel-prices-regulation

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