MIDA: Jones Act has ‘devastating effects’ on P.R. economy, with losses of up to $1.5B

20 de febrero de 2019

Fuente: News is my Business

The study documents the dramatic reduction in employment on U.S.-flagged vessels and on shipyards since the 1950s and how stateside producers have lost the Puerto Rico market in terms of bulk merchandise in which they have strong export markets due to the lack U.S.-flagged ships. (Credit: © Mauricio Pascual)