Navigistics Consulting Releases 'Jones Act 2026 Waiver After Action Report'

Navigistics Consulting's 'Jones Act 2026 Waiver After Action Report' reveals that the Trump Administration's 150-day blanket Jones Act waiver has allowed foreign-flagged vessels, including Chinese-built and Chinese-controlled ships, to carry domestic U.S. cargo on routes where American vessels were available, with the waiver set to expire on August 17, 2026. The report finds no military necessity for the waiver and no consumer price relief, prompting maritime advocates to urge Congress to let the waiver expire and restore U.S.-flagged vessel priority on domestic shipping lanes.