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Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides

Jul 13, 2026Center Left

President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.

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