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Trade

The Jones Act and the Cost of Shipping Between U.S. Ports

October 19, 2017

The Jones Act was temporarily lifted to aid hurricane relief in Puerto Rico. Beyond crises, the Act imposes ongoing costs for Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

Debt and Deficits

Puerto Rico’s Debt Trap

By Daniel Bergstresser

May 16, 2017

U.S. tax policies contributed to Puerto Rico's debt crisis. The island's status as a U.S. territory is likely to complicate and delay resolving the problem.