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US-Iran Tensions Ease as Trump Reverses Cargo Fee Threat
President Trump has scrapped a 24-hour-old threat to impose a 20% fee on cargo ships using the Strait of Hormuz, as the US prepares to resume its blockade of Iran's ports. This move aims to ease tensions and maintain control over the strategic waterway.
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BBC News
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
2026-07-14 16:54 UTC
Al Jazeera
Inflation eased due to cheaper energy, but experts warn price increases may return after renewed US-Iran tensions.
2026-07-14 16:57 UTC