Saturday, October 7, 2017

La. solons to resist Jones Act changes

Any proposal(s) to modify the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, will meet stiff resistance from Louisiana congressional members who have vowed to fight efforts to weaken or abolish it. Few states benefit from the protections from cheaper foreign competition than the Jones Act creates for Louisiana and American ships and shipbuilders. (Source: The Advocate 10/06/17)