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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 5 MIN

Why the Jones Act Makes America More Expensive

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  The century-old Merchant Marine Act of 1920 is under fire again after temporary waivers highlighted how the law restricts shipping between U.S. ports. Critics argue it drives up costs, weakens supply chains, increases traffic, and even forces places like Puerto Rico to import energy from overseas instead of the mainland U.S.

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