Event Brief
Trump Waives Jones Act to Lower Gas Prices
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Summary: Experts doubt that lifting the Jones Act will significantly impact gasoline prices in the U.S.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: temporarily waives the Jones Act
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 10:49 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: to try to lower gasoline prices
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