US President Trump told reporters on Tuesday he believes no one should charge fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying he dislikes the concept of user fees even as the US protects the waterway. On Monday he had said the US would charge a 20% fee.

2026-07-15

US President Trump told reporters on Tuesday he believes no one should charge fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying he dislikes the concept of user fees even as the US protects the waterway. On Monday he had said the US would charge a 20% fee.