The US will charge a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, as announced by President Trump to ensure safety in the volatile region.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social
Jul 13, 2026
09:00 pm
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump has announced that the country will start charging a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said that the United States would be known as "THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT."
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