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Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll demand for Gulf investment deals

President Trump has retracted his demand for a 20% toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade and investment deals with Gulf states. This shift follows international criticism, including from the UN maritime agency, and surprise among Gulf allies. Trump stated that while he dislikes the concept of tolls, he believes the U.S. should be compensated for protecting the vital waterway, with investments now being the preferred form of compensation. AI

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Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll demand for Gulf investment deals

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Trump backtracks on Hormuz 20% toll demand

    <p>President Trump on Tuesday walked back his <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/13/trump-iran-blockade-strait-hormuz" target="_blank">demand</a> for collecting a 20% toll from ships that transit through the Strait of Hormuz — and instead said Gulf states would make major inv…