Hassett promotes the exemption from the enforcement of the Jones Act, suggesting that there will be more actions if necessary.

Kevin Hassett, Chairman of the White House National Economic Council, stated that exempting the enforcement of the Jones Act is one of the measures the Trump administration has taken to address rising oil prices. He indicated that the exemption from the Jones Act is exactly one of the steps we are taking to mitigate the impact of price increases on the American public. He added, If necessary, we will continue to do so.