Criticism of response to Puerto Rico crisis spurs Trump to act
US president belatedly lifts restrictions on transport of goods to Caribbean island
Trump waives shipping law to allow foreign aid into Puerto Rico
Jones Act prohibits foreign-flagged ships from shuttling goods between US ports
Puerto Rico begs Trump to lift ship ban after Hurricane Irma
The territory is struggling with a lack of fuel, water and medical supplies following the storm
US safety net keeps Puerto Rico from becoming another Greece
When the commonwealth’s economy faltered, it automatically received aid from US
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