The Jones Act and the 2026 Energy Crisis

Keli'i Akina & Colin Grabow discuss the Jones Act.

"Talk Story With Keli'i Akina" On Thinktech Hawaii

A century-old law is driving up the cost of everything from fuel to groceries. The Jones Act is a protectionist relic that inflates the cost of living for every American while failing to deliver the very maritime security it was designed to provide.

In this episode, expert Colin Grabow joins us to analyze President Trump’s historic 2026 waivers of the Jones Act. We explore why this 1920 regulation is failing its national security mission and how it serves as a hidden "tax" on every American household.