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| Preference Cargo Government owned (e.g. defense) or subsidy cargo (such as A.I.D. shipments of grain) is required to be carried by U.S. flag carriers to help support the U.S. merchant marine and personnel. Refer to Cargo Preference Act of 1904 and 1954 ( Public Law 83-664). |