Imposing fees on ships transiting the vital strait would set a risky precedent on the global stage — and impact everyday consumers, experts said. Vessels anchored in Bandar Abbas, Iran, along the Strait of Hormuz in June. Amirhossein Khorgooei / ISNA/AFP via Getty ImagesJuly 15, 2026, 10:30 AM EDTBy Chantal Da SilvaIt wouldn’t be the first time that President Donald Trump has broken with long-standing global norms, let alone his own administration’s policy. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Why Trump’s Hormuz toll wasn’t only unpopular, it was likely unenforceable
Imposing fees on ships transiting the vital strait would set a risky precedent on the global stage — and impact everyday consumers, experts said.
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