PoliticsTrump’s plan to impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz shocks allies and aides
President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz reportedly caught Gulf allies and many of his own aides off guard. Several people familiar with the matter said the plan set off an international effort to persuade him to abandon the demand. The scramble reflects the concern surrounding the proposed measure and its potential diplomatic impact. Trump’s position, as described, has prompted urgent efforts to change his course.
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Trump’s plan to impose a toll on the Strait of Hormuz shocks allies and aides