Politics● LowJul 14 · Jul 14, 2026, 7:15 PM
Donald Trump backs down on 20 percent fee to guard Strait of Hormuz
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from rnz.co.nz
Donald Trump has reversed his stance on imposing a 20 percent fee for guarding the Strait of Hormuz. This indicates a change in his proposed foreign policy position regarding a critical international waterway.
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