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Koloa Rum Company Challenges Jones Act Burden on Hawaii

2/27/2025

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Koloa Rum Company is taking a stand against the Jones Act, arguing that the 1920 law unfairly burdens Hawaii and Alaska by requiring U.S.-built ships for shipping between ports, driving up costs for local businesses. U.S. representatives are rallying for reform, aiming to ease the financial strain on these noncontiguous states.

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Koloa Rum Company is taking a stand against the Jones Act, arguing that the 1920 law unfairly burdens Hawaii and Alaska by requiring U.S.-built ships for shipping between ports, driving up costs for local businesses. U.S. representatives are rallying for reform, aiming to ease the financial strain on these noncontiguous states.