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US approves $16bn in arms sales to UAE and Kuwait and issues a 60-day Jones Act waiver

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The US approved $16bn in arms sales to the UAE and Kuwait, and President Trump issued a 60-day Jones Act waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to carry cargo between US ports, Al Jazeera reported. The Federal Reserve held rates steady and raised its inflation outlook, with Chair Jerome Powell saying higher energy prices would lift near-term inflation.

When: 19 March 2026
Where: Washington, the US
What: policy
Acting party: Government of the United States
Attribution: Acknowledged by the acting party. US government decisions.
In the record: Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled

Sources

Evidence Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: US government announcements · published 2026-03-19 00:00 UTC

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When	Field	From	To	Why
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