Trump nixes 20 percent Strait of Hormuz toll proposal
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Hill
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President Trump reversed his controversial proposal to impose a 20 percent toll on cargo vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping corridor. Instead of implementing tariffs on one of the world's most strategically important waterways, the administration will focus on alternative approaches centered on trade agreements and foreign investment initiatives to enhance economic growth and strengthen international partnerships.
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