news Scmp World 2026-07-14

Trump's Hormuz Toll Proposal Rattles Asian Markets Amid Oil Shock

Asia's economies are bracing for sustained high energy costs and shipping disruptions due to renewed US-Iran conflict and a proposed US toll on Hormuz shipping. However, the region is considered better equipped to handle the economic impact this time.

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