A Washington Times article claims the 1920 law is “pro-American,” but with friends like the Jones Act, who needs enemies? It is a popular misconception that the federal maritime law known as the Jones Act supports American industry and jobs. A recent commentary in the Washington Times, for example, was
This article was originally published March 28, 2022, by the American Institute for Economic Research. _______________ Besides getting patriotism backwards, protectionist policies such as the Jones Act simply do not increase demand for American products By Gary M. Galles “Buying American” has long been a protectionist ruse dressed up as
The following news release was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on April 1, 2022. _____________ The county becomes the first of Hawaii’s four counties to request such a waiver, which would allow the use of foreign-flagged ships to import oil to the islands HONOLULU, April 1, 2022 >> The
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration April 1, 2022, by the Maui County Council. _______________ To: Maui County Council Alice Lee, Chair Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted
You probably have heard that the Jones Act ensures Hawaii’s “shipping security,” regardless of whatever else might be going on in the world.[1] This isn’t true. Most recently, Jones Act supporters have tried to buttress their “shipping security” claim by pointing to the recent port congestion along the U.S. West
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has helped send gasoline prices in Hawaii soaring, fueling calls that Hawaii be granted a Jones Act waiver for fuel imports. On the March 14 episode of “Hawaii Together,” leading Jones Act expert and Grassroot Scholar Colin Grabow joined host Joe Kent, Grassroot Institute executive vice president, to
The Russia-Ukraine crisis and the suspension of Russian oil imports to Hawaii are spelling bad news for Hawaii’s energy consumers — which is basically almost everyone in the islands. Keli’i Akina, president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, rode with radio host Michael W. Perry and his posse on Friday,
Oil tankers at the Russian port of Vladivostok Will our D.C. delegates rise to the occasion? It has been a whirlwind week at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. But I’m not complaining. International upheaval in Europe has brought significant attention to the Jones Act, which has long been a
The following is a news release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 3, 2022. _____________ Par Hawaii’s suspension of oil imports from Russia underscores the need for Hawaii to achieve greater oil-purchasing flexibility HONOLULU, March 3, 2022 >> In response to the parent company of Par Hawaii deciding to
The following letter was sent by Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina to U.S. President Joe Biden on March 3, 2022. ___________ The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict
A Washington Times article claims the 1920 law is “pro-American,” but with friends like the Jones Act, who needs enemies? It is a popular misconception that the federal maritime law known as the Jones Act supports American industry and jobs. A recent commentary in the Washington Times, for example, was
This article was originally published March 28, 2022, by the American Institute for Economic Research. _______________ Besides getting patriotism backwards, protectionist policies such as the Jones Act simply do not increase demand for American products By Gary M. Galles “Buying American” has long been a protectionist ruse dressed up as
The following news release was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on April 1, 2022. _____________ The county becomes the first of Hawaii’s four counties to request such a waiver, which would allow the use of foreign-flagged ships to import oil to the islands HONOLULU, April 1, 2022 >> The
The following testimony was submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii for consideration April 1, 2022, by the Maui County Council. _______________ To: Maui County Council Alice Lee, Chair Keani Rawlins-Fernandez, Vice-Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Ted
You probably have heard that the Jones Act ensures Hawaii’s “shipping security,” regardless of whatever else might be going on in the world.[1] This isn’t true. Most recently, Jones Act supporters have tried to buttress their “shipping security” claim by pointing to the recent port congestion along the U.S. West
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has helped send gasoline prices in Hawaii soaring, fueling calls that Hawaii be granted a Jones Act waiver for fuel imports. On the March 14 episode of “Hawaii Together,” leading Jones Act expert and Grassroot Scholar Colin Grabow joined host Joe Kent, Grassroot Institute executive vice president, to
The Russia-Ukraine crisis and the suspension of Russian oil imports to Hawaii are spelling bad news for Hawaii’s energy consumers — which is basically almost everyone in the islands. Keli’i Akina, president of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, rode with radio host Michael W. Perry and his posse on Friday,
Oil tankers at the Russian port of Vladivostok Will our D.C. delegates rise to the occasion? It has been a whirlwind week at the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii. But I’m not complaining. International upheaval in Europe has brought significant attention to the Jones Act, which has long been a
The following is a news release that was issued by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii on March 3, 2022. _____________ Par Hawaii’s suspension of oil imports from Russia underscores the need for Hawaii to achieve greater oil-purchasing flexibility HONOLULU, March 3, 2022 >> In response to the parent company of Par Hawaii deciding to
The following letter was sent by Grassroot Institute of Hawaii President Keli’i Akina to U.S. President Joe Biden on March 3, 2022. ___________ The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict
