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Jones Act Waiver Extended Through November

The Trump administration has extended its Jones Act waiver for another 90 days, continuing to allow foreign-flag vessels to move certain cargoes between U.S. ports as the government seeks to ease energy supply pressures stemming from disruptions in the Middle East. The latest extension took effect Aug. 17 and runs through Nov. 15. It follows an initial 60-day waiver issued March 17 and a subsequent 90-day extension beginning May 18. The Jones ... [+]

DHL Halts Handling Postal Goods to US Customers

Deutsche Post and DHL Parcel Germany are no longer accepting and transporting parcels and postal items containing goods from business customers destined for the U.S., due to a Trump executive order suspending duty-free de minimis shipments. With the executive order "Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for all Countries," Deutsche Post and ... [+]

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