According to CoinMeta, and as reported by Reuters, the U.S. government is expected to extend the temporary exemption for Jones Act in the coming days to alleviate fuel supply pressures, as the current exemption is set to expire on August 16. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the exemption measures have helped to reduce energy prices in some areas. In response to multiple polls showing a support rate drop to 32%-34%, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that these surveys are fraudulent.