US President Trump drops 20% Strait of Hormuz fee plan
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Donald Trump
Strait of Hormuz
July 2026
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President Trump abandoned the proposed 20% cargo fee for the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf leaders reportedly offered billions in investment and trade deals instead.
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