US President Trump Abandons Proposed 20% Fee on Strait of Hormuz Cargo
President Donald Trump has officially dropped his plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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President Donald Trump has officially dropped his plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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politics
President Trump reverses his plan to impose a toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, opting to focus on trade and investment with Gulf states instead.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 4:13 PM
world
Following escalating military strikes, President Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying tensions with Iran.
BBC World | Jul 13, 2026, 4:53 PM
politics
President Donald Trump declares the U.S. will act as 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait,' reinstating a blockade on Iranian vessels and charging a 20% fee on cargo for security costs.
CBS Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 3:45 PM
world
Recent drone strikes in the Caspian Sea highlight a new front where the conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran converge, raising strategic stakes for Russia and its allies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 7:25 PM
world
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran has stopped commercial shipping to Iraq’s only deep-water port, severely impacting the country’s economy.
Africanews | Jul 29, 2026, 5:45 PM
world
Despite Iran's attacks on vessels and reports of mines, several shippers continue to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz, driven by financial incentives.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 28, 2026, 2:36 PM
world
After 13 consecutive nights of US strikes targeting Iranian coastal areas, both the United States and Tehran have paused attacks to allow space for renewed ceasefire talks.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 9:35 AM
world
Iran condemns a Ukrainian strike on its commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea as a violation of international law and signals consequences.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:43 AM
world
Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped to its lowest in months following attacks by Yemeni Houthis on Saudi oil installations, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz remained low despite a pause in U.S.-Iran strikes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 4:34 AM
world
The US military targeted Iranian military command centers and maritime capabilities, aiming to reduce threats to commercial shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
world
President Trump vows to use frozen Iranian funds to cover damages to ships and cargo, prompting strong rebuke from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 7:21 AM
world
Following the deaths of 10 Indian sailors in attacks on commercial vessels amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, the Indian government has lodged a strong protest with Iran and announced new protective measures.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 2:35 AMbusiness
The recent crisis around the Strait of Hormuz highlights the urgent need for enhanced resilience in energy, food, infrastructure, logistics, and data systems to shield the world from future global shocks.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 8:50 PMworld
US President Donald Trump will address the nation in a prime-time speech focusing on escalating foreign conflicts and domestic political issues ahead of the 2026 midterms.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 1:34 AMpolitics
Iran reportedly requested Yemen’s Houthis to disrupt Red Sea shipping routes in response to potential U.S. attacks on its energy infrastructure, escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Hill | Jul 16, 2026, 3:55 PMworld
US and Iran exchange strikes amid resumed US naval blockade on Iranian ports and shifting US policy on Strait of Hormuz tolls.
France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 8:47 AMpolitics
Following four consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, President Trump withdrew his proposal for the U.S. to act as the guardian of the strategic Hormuz Strait.
CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 12:27 AMworld
US President Donald Trump abandons plan to impose a 20% charge on commercial cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with trade and investment agreements with Gulf states amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 PMworld
President Trump reverses his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade deals with Gulf states as the US plans to resume a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:39 PM
general
President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 3:09 AM
general
President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:59 AM
world
President Donald Trump announces renewed military action against Iran and a new toll on shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional conflict.
ABC Australia News | Jul 14, 2026, 1:25 AM
general
President Trump announced the U.S. will reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports and charge a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over the strategic waterway amid rising tensions with Iran.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 5:09 PMShowing 1-24 of 397 articles.