Gulf investments replace Hormuz toll plan as Trump backtracks
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President Trump backtracked on a proposed 20% toll for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strait would stay open to all traffic except Iran and that the U.S. will pursue massive Gulf-state investments instead. The reversal followed criticism from Democrats and allies, as tensions with Iran persist after a ceasefire collapsed and hostilities resumed.
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- Trump Backs Off 20% Fee for Strait of Hormuz Shipments Bloomberg.com
- Trump scraps his Hormuz shipping charge idea but presses ahead with an Iran blockade NPR
- Live updates: Elena Kagan, Amy Coney Barrett testify; US set to reimpose Strait of Hormuz blockade The Hill
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