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Jones Act Impact on US Shipping: Costs, Trade & Policy

Jones Act Impact on US Shipping: Costs, Trade, and Policy Debate The Jones Act impact on US shipping continues to be a major topic of discussion among policymakers, economists, and maritime industry stakeholders. Formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the law regulates domestic maritime commerce in the United States and requires that goods transported between U.S. ports …

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