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Trump reverses Hormuz fee plan, opts for Gulf investment deals

Former US President Donald Trump has reversed his decision to impose a 20% fee on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, he announced that trade and investment deals with Gulf states would replace the fee, which was intended to cover the costs of securing the waterway. Trump described these new agreements as "MASSIVE" and mutually beneficial, though specific details regarding participating countries, commitment values, or new pledges were not disclosed. AI

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Trump reverses Hormuz fee plan, opts for Gulf investment deals

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