Trump backs down over threat to levy tolls on shipping in Strait of Hormuz
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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Following international pushback, the Trump administration has reversed its controversial proposal to impose toll charges on vessels transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The British government and global trade partners had strongly opposed the plan, characterizing it as economic coercion that would disrupt international commerce. This policy reversal reflects the significant diplomatic pressure exerted by allied nations concerned about the economic implications of such unilateral maritime tolls on global shipping operations.
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