Trump's suspension of the controversial Jones Act, a maritime law that facilitated the transport of oil within the United States during the Iran war, has now been extended—and he wants to maintain it. The 1920 Jones Act, a law that increased shipping costs between U.S. ports, required cargo to be transported by vessels flying the U.S. flag. In response to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the law on March 18 to streamline oil shipments. According to data provided by the White House, since then, 40 tankers have been able to transport oil between U.S. ports from California to Texas, Florida, and Alaska, increasing the actual available fleet size by 70% and helping to reduce costs. (Jinshi)