Fact-check analysisVerified as of August 10, 2026Curated by FactVerifyGovernment policyMaritime shippingEnergy

True

Trump extends Jones Act waiver, allowing foreign ships to transport oil around the U.S. for another 90 days.

Verdict: True. On April 24, 2026, the administration extended the Jones Act waiver for another 90 days, facilitating the movement of oil and other specified commodities around the United States.

What was submitted

The Claim

Trump extends Jones Act waiver, allowing foreign ships to transport oil around the U.S. for another 90 days.

At a glance

Key Evidence

Verified August 10, 2026

A White House spokeswoman confirmed that Donald Trump issued the extension.
The Department of Homeland Security announced the 90-day extension and identified August 16, 2026, as the new expiration date.

The reporting

What the Evidence Shows

What is established

The waiver enabled foreign-flagged vessels to move covered commodities between U.S. Ports, including crude oil and refined petroleum products.

Context and caveats

The waiver did not authorize unrestricted transport of any oil by any foreign ship; it applied to specified commodities and covered foreign-flagged vessels moving goods between American ports.

The supplied evidence relies on statements attributed to the White House and DHS and does not include the underlying waiver document or its full legal text.

Primary trail