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Critics tie Jones Act to collapse of US commercial shipbuildingCommentary published October 9 notes US yards now build fewer than five commercial ships each yearshipbuilding · Sander Voss · 2026-10-10 The Jones Act pushes freight onto trucks. It taxes every good you buy.By making domestic water shipping prohibitively expensive, the Jones Act forces cargo onto costlier land transport and raises prices for all Americans.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-10 McCormick cites Hanwha Philly Shipyard investment in shipbuilding talksSouth Korea has pledged $150 billion specifically for the United States shipbuilding sectorshipbuilding · Ingrid Sorensen · 2026-10-09 NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto RicoFiled 9 October 2026, the statement names the shipping law alongside other core federal decisions for the island.the jones act · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-09 Ritchie Torres calls for Jones Act repeal or permanent Puerto Rico exemptionThe congressman made the remarks 8 October 2026, citing shipping cost gaps and post-waiver gas import volumes.the jones act · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-09 The Jones Act collapsed the US commercial shipyard industry. Repeal it.This law has reduced American commercial shipyards to one facility, inflates domestic shipping costs, and fails its stated national security purpose.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-09 The Jones Act blocks domestic LNG shipping to Puerto Rico and New EnglandNo Jones Act compliant LNG tankers exist, forcing US communities to import fuel from overseas instead of domestic ports.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-08 Every emergency Jones Act waiver admits the law fails every normal dayEvery time Washington suspends the Jones Act to move disaster relief, it confirms the law blocks necessary shipping on ordinary days.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-07

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The Jones Act turns every Puerto Rico storm into a preventable riskThis law inflates daily shipping costs to Puerto Rico, and requires emergency suspension just to deliver relief after disaster strikes.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-06 The Jones Act was supposed to build shipyards. It closed 300 instead.The protection written into the Jones Act did not grow American shipbuilding. It collapsed the domestic fleet and shipyard base.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-05 The Jones Act Monopoly Hides a $1.9 Billion Tax on AmericansRepealing the law would save an estimated $1.91 billion annually while ending a monopoly that inflates costs from Alaska to Puerto Rico.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-04 The Jones Act Strands LNG on the Gulf CoastToo few Jones Act tankers force the Northeast and Puerto Rico to pay higher prices for fuel that sits stranded on the Gulf.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-03 The Jones Act Fleet Cannot Sealift a WarThe national security defense of the law is a myth because the fleet it protects is too small and too old to move a war.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-02 Extreme drought covers 9.3% of Puerto RicoUS Drought Monitor data shows dry conditions in the island territorypuerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-10-02 Korea-US strategic agreement includes $15B US shipbuilding revitalization projectThe MASGA project was included in the bilateral investment filing dated October 1 2026.shipbuilding · Sander Voss · 2026-10-01 The Jones Act raises costs while failing its stated justificationsHigher operating, crew and construction costs under the law drive up shipping rates, while its national security rationale no longer holds.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-10-01 ASSA elects Terry Nawara and David Finn to its Board of DirectorsThe American Shipbuilding Suppliers Association announced the new board members on September 29, 2026.shipbuilding · Ingrid Sorensen · 2026-09-30 A Buried Report Shows the Jones Act's True CostThe government knows the law's price, but the industry keeps the study hidden.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-30 USPS Ground Advantage sets 16 December 2026 shipping deadline for noncontiguous USThe recommended deadline applies to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and other United States territories.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-09-29 Jones Act vessels carry far higher build and operating costs than foreign shipsCost multiples and fleet age gaps are documented across published independent analysesthe jones act · Sander Voss · 2026-09-29 Territories get temporary Jones Act waivers. They should get permanent repeal.Emergency Jones Act waivers have been issued for named past disasters, while four US territories have formally requested permanent exemption from the law.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-29 Analyst says Trump administration favors supply via Jones Act waiversJohn Miller of TD Cowen argues the current policy approach relies on waivers to boost fuel supply.the jones act · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-29 New York Times report alleges outbursts by Alaska Senate nominee Mary PeltolaA report filed Sept 24 claims the Democratic nominee displayed frequent angry outbursts toward staff during her tenure and campaign.puerto rico and the noncontiguous · Nalani Reyes · 2026-09-28 The Jones Act leaves Puerto Rico waiting for fuel when storms hitThis law forces emergency cargo to sit offshore, turning bad weather into a matter of life and death.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-28 The Jones Act was meant to build ships. It shrank the fleet instead.Protection intended to grow American shipbuilding has left carriers with no reason to order new vessels, freezing the domestic fleet in place.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-27 The Jones Act charges Alaska $163 million yearly. Repeal it.The Jones Act imposes verified extra shipping costs on Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, and all four affected territories have requested exemption.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-26 Proposal would let foreign-built ships carry US cargo between mainland and territoriesA proposal would grant an exemption for foreign-built vessels registered in the U.S., with U.S. owners and crew, to carry cargo between the contiguous and noncontiguous jurisdictions.shipbuilding · Ingrid Sorensen · 2026-09-24 Puerto Rico mayors hire accountant to study revenue from construction feesThe Puerto Rico PPD Mayors Association agreed to hire a certified public accountant to analyze municipal revenue impacts of not collecting construction fees as ordered by the Fiscal Oversight Board.energy at sea · Sander Voss · 2026-09-24 Coast Guard contacts Jones Act tanker in search and rescueThe Coast Guard launched a search and rescue effort with multiple aircraft and contacted the Jones Act product tanker American Phoenix for assistance.the jones act · Ray Delgado · 2026-09-23 The Jones Act's shipyard promise is a ghost. Repeal it.One commercial shipyard remains, with no orders, and the law meant to build a fleet has left fewer than 100 oceangoing vessels.The Repeal · Marin Whitlock · 2026-09-23

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The Jones Act has decimated the U.S. shipbuilding industry.Critics tie Jones Act to collapse of US commercial shipbuilding The cost of operating a Jones-Act-compliant vessel was at least double compared to non-compliant vessels, according to a 2020 US Department of Transportation report.The Jones Act pushes freight onto trucks. It taxes every good you buy.Repealing the Jones Act would save an estimated $1.91 billion per year in shipping costs in the baseline scenario.The Jones Act pushes freight onto trucks. It taxes every good you buy.In 1986, the U.S. Forest Service estimated the Jones Act cost Alaska's timber industry $4.77 million annually.The Jones Act pushes freight onto trucks. It taxes every good you buy.NAPREC stated that federal decisions in Washington influence disaster aid, Medicaid, Jones Act shipping costs, and the scope of the U.S. Constitution for Puerto Rico.NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto Rico The Jones Act imposes extra costs on Puerto Rico.NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto Rico

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The Jones Act increases shipping costs to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam.NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto Rico The Jones Act affects Puerto Rico.NAPREC lists Jones Act shipping costs among federal policies impacting Puerto Rico Ritchie Torres stated the Jones Act causes Puerto Rico to have double the container shipping costs of the Dominican Republic.Ritchie Torres calls for Jones Act repeal or permanent Puerto Rico exemption US Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres stated on the event Thursday that the Jones Act should be fully repealed or Puerto Rico granted a permanent exemption.Ritchie Torres calls for Jones Act repeal or permanent Puerto Rico exemption Ritchie Torres stated that following a March 2026 Jones Act waiver, Puerto Rico imported more US mainland gas in months than the prior 22 years.Ritchie Torres calls for Jones Act repeal or permanent Puerto Rico exemption Shipping rates on Jones Act routes are typically several times more expensive than rates in the competitive international market.The Jones Act collapsed the US commercial shipyard industry. Repeal it.

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Marin WhitlockColumnist, The Repeal

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aier.org11 cited facts cei.org7 cited facts econofact.org5 cited facts pacificlegal.org3 cited facts alaskapolicyforum.org3 cited facts institutodelibertadeconomica.org1 cited fact

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nationalinterest.org1 cited fact sites.rutgers.edu1 cited fact

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