President Trump today waived the Jones Act for Puerto Rico. This is a welcome development, but the Act should be repealed outright.The island was devastated by Hurricane Maria. Tens of thousands have been left homeless. Basic goods and services, such as food, water, and fuel, are in short supply. Electricity is out for virtually the entire island, and may not be restored in some places for months. Yet vital aid to the island has been slowed by the Jones Act, a 100-year-old example of protectionism and corporate welfare.
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