Trump’s Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
President Trump announced a 20 percent fee on cargo through the waterway, despite his own administration’s position that such fees violate international law.

President Trump on Monday proposed that the U.S. impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz for providing safe passage to vessels traveling through the battle-ridden waterway in attempts to restore international oil shipping levels. The president said the U.S. would be “reimbursed” at a rate of 20 percent for being the “guardian” of the…
President Trump announced a 20 percent fee on cargo through the waterway, despite his own administration’s position that such fees violate international law.
During a meeting with the prime minister of Iraq, President Trump discussed his decision to reverse his plan to implement tolls for non-Iranian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports on the decision and other topics the president took questions about in the White House.
The US hit Iran with more strikes after announcing plans for a 20% fee on ships using the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Tehran attacked more oil tankers sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump announced the concept on Monday — after months of rejecting Iran's plan for post-war tolls — in what could amount to a negotiating tactic.