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U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on plans to charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, stating Gulf countries would invest in the United States instead.

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Strait of Hormuz

Who
Donald Trump
What
U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on plans to charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, stating Gulf countries would invest in the United States instead.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:21:27 GMT · 1h 43m ago
Where
Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
Intensified attacks on shipping and U.S. allies by Iran, and a wave of U.S. strikes on Iran, disrupted an interim peace deal intended to secure the waterway.
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The reversal and ongoing conflict threaten the global economy and energy supplies, with recent attacks on tankers killing two mariners and wounding 14 others.

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  1. Currently Reading1h 43m ago
    U.S. President Donald Trump backtracked on plans to charge ships for using the Strait of Hormuz, stating Gulf countries would invest in the United States instead.
  2. Economics3h 41m ago
    European shares rose following softer US inflation data and a statement from Donald Trump indicating a de-escalation of tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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  3. Economics4h 26m ago
    Fighting has once again engulfed the region, threatened the global economy and brought warnings to commercial airlines.
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