Why is Good for U.S.A to Exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act

The following article lists all the benefits that the United States would reap if it exempts Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. "A permanent exemption from the Jones Act for Puerto Rico would not only boost the island’s ability to address its economic challenges but also increase commerce with its neighbors on the mainland". *Neighbors meaning, New Orleans, LA; Houston, Tx; Pennsylvania; etc... From bottom to top: 10. It will help the fossil fuel industry with the increase consumption of natural gas. 9. It will help the Island rebuild its electrical grid from the ground up. 8. It will increase the Island trade participation 7. The Island is one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer for the Mainland; 500 facilities producing 10 % of the drugs consumed in the U.S. 6. The Island is the largest importer of the chemicals used in the pharmaceutical industry 5. Pennsylvania is the largest exporter in the Country of nucleic acids and salts 4. There will be cheaper freights costs between the East Coast (Philadelphia Port) and San Juan, Puerto Rico, among the States to benefit 3. It will increase its economy and participation in the Caribbean basin commerce with in the Maritime Industry, i.e; vessels building, etc... 2. It will help Puerto Rico pay its $72 Billion dollars debt 1. The population of Puerto Rico will equipped the U.S. with the cultural intelligence to eliminate the cultural-racial barriers, with one of the most genetically and culturally diverse population in the World