The Trump Administration considering another extension of the Jones Act waiver could have big implications for Louisiana

The Trump Administration is weighing another extension of its Jones Act waiver as it looks for ways to ease shipping bottlenecks and keep energy prices in check. Supporters argue it could lower transportation costs, while critics say it threatens America’s maritime industry, national security, and thousands of Louisiana jobs tied to the Gulf Coast. Jennifer A. Carpenter, President & CEO of The American Waterways Operators (AWO), joins Newell to discuss what’s at stake for Louisiana’s ports, mariners, shipbuilders, and energy industry and whether extending the waiver would help consumers or come at too high a cost for the state’s economy.