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Trump says countries called and protested his 20% Strait of Hormuz fee, reverses course

President Trump says he changed his mind on a 20% fee he planned to impose on all cargo traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump commented on tensions with Iran as he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.

Published July 14, 2026, 5:11 PM
Updated July 14, 2026, 5:37 PM4.1K
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Trump says countries called and protested his 20% Strait of Hormuz fee, reverses course

President Trump says he changed his mind on a 20% fee he planned to impose on all cargo traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Mr. Trump commented on tensions with Iran as he met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy have more.

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