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Trump backs away from threat to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

July 14, 2026

President Trump has reversed his plans announced Monday to charge a 20% toll on cargo going through the Strait of Hormuz, saying that Middle Eastern countries will instead make investment and trade deals with the U.S.

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