US to take over Strait of Hormuz, charge 20 percent fee for cargo shipped through, Trump says

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The U.S. announced it will assume guard duties over the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 percent fee on cargo shipped through the strategic waterway. President Trump detailed this plan via a Truth Social post.

The U.S. will become β€œguardian” of the strait, Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

World Security Politics Energy Shipping Strait of Hormuz US guard cargo fee Trump shipping route energy transit

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