[Trump Extends Jones Act Shipping Waiver by 90 Days, Shifts Focus to Energy Transport] BlockBeats News, August 11: Trump has extended the Jones Act waiver, which allows foreign ships to transport oil and other goods within the United States, by 90 days, but with new restrictions. Due to disruptions in crude oil flow caused by the Iran conflict and rising fuel costs, Trump has decided to maintain the waiver while narrowing its scope. The new waiver will primarily focus on energy transport, including gasoline, jet fuel, crude oil, naphtha, liquefied natural gas, soybean oil, and fertilizers. Moving forward, the Pentagon will need to consult with the U.S. Maritime Administration before deciding on waivers for individual voyages. The White House stated that the waiver helps ensure that the U.S. military and critical industries continue to have access to essential resources and increases domestic transportation of products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. However, U.S. shipbuilding companies and some members of Congress argue that the waiver undermines the Jones Act's protection of the domestic shipping industry. (Jin10)