Trump Proposes 20% Hormuz Cargo Charge as Shipping Risk Surges

The proposal could turn the Strait of Hormuz crisis into a direct cost on global trade, adding new uncertainty for energy, shipping, insurance, and supply-chain planning.President Donald Trump said today that the United States would seek reimbursement equal to 20% of cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. forces moved to secure commercial passage through the critical waterway.The proposal could dramatically increase the economic consequences of the conflict with Iran. A charge based o