andrewwperkins on Nostr: https://m.primal.net/NqyK.png Why isn't New Orleans the most important city in the ...

Why isn't New Orleans the most important city in the country? It probably should be. Via Grok:

The Jones Act has imposed economic inefficiencies on New Orleans by mandating that all domestic shipping use U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged, and U.S.-crewed ships, leading to significantly higher shipping costs. This law limits the availability of vessels, causing inefficiencies at the port, where capacity and modern fleet options are constrained. It also affects the local oil and gas industry by increasing transport costs for petroleum products. These factors contribute to an economic isolation effect, where higher domestic shipping costs can discourage trade, affecting both consumer prices and the competitive edge of New Orleans' businesses, thereby hampering the city's economic growth and development.