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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 21:19 IST
The Trump administration may temporarily waive a century-old law requiring American-built ships for transporting goods between US ports to curb rising oil prices.
US President Donald Trump (AFP)
The Trump administration considers issuing temporary waivers for a century-old maritime law requiring American-built ships to be used to transport goods between US ports as part of its effort to stop surging oil prices, according to people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported.
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March 12, 2026, 21:19 IST
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