President Donald Trump shocked Gulf allies and many of his own aides with his plan to impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz, touching off an international scramble to convince him to reverse course on his demand, several sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

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Donald Trump’s proposal to charge a 20 per cent toll on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz is an “act of desperation” and the worst possible outcome for Australia, a retired…

The president abandoned plans to charge fees for policing the Strait of Hormuz in lieu of inking new trade deals with Gulf states.

President Donald Trump's toll on shipping passing through the Strait of Hormuz is designed to increase international pressure on Iran.