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- President Donald Trump’s administration began discussing easing U.S. sanctions on vessels that carried sanctioned oil on Oct. 15, 2026.
- Analysts say the move will likely do little for tanker shortage because many ships lack certification and insurance.
- Analysts estimate only about 24 of those vessels could rejoin global trade after excluding Iran-owned ships.
- A U.S. official said easing sanctions individually could permit ownership transfers to legitimate operators, potentially lowering shipping rates.
