news El Financiero 2026-07-14

Trump Cancels Strait of Hormuz Fee, Opts for Gulf State Trade Deals

President Trump has withdrawn a proposed 20% surcharge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade and investment agreements with Gulf states. He stated the strait remains open except for Iranian traffic.

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