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Trump Drops Plan for 20% Hormuz Protection Fee, Pursues Gulf Investments

Trump Drops Plan for 20% Hormuz Protection Fee, Pursues Gulf Investments

RNZ reports that President Donald Trump backed away from a proposal to impose a 20% fee for guarding the Strait of Hormuz during tensions with Iran. He said the U.S. would instead seek investment deals with Gulf states.

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Donald Trump backs down on 20 percent fee to guard Strait of Hormuz