July 13, 2026

Trump Defends 20% Fee for U.S. Protection of Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Trump justified the proposed 20% fee on cargo shipments through the Strait of Hormuz as a 'matter of fairness' to cover security costs.
The proposal has faced sharp criticism from UK officials, who label it as economic extortion and a violation of international law.
Amid escalating tensions, Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian ports, set to take effect on July 14.

14 Sources

Trump says the US should control the Strait of Hormuz and get paid for it
Jul 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM · Reuters
Trump: U.S. should be reimbursed for guarding Strait of Hormuz
Jul 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM · CNBC
Trump: US to become 'the guardian' of the Strait of Hormuz
Jul 13, 2026 at 1:19 PM · The Hill
Trump says U.S. will be "guardian of the Hormuz Strait" and is reinstating Iranian blockade
Jul 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM · CBS News
Trump reimposes blockade on Strait of Hormuz, declares 20 percent US toll on shipping
Jul 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM · The Hill
Trump reimposes naval blockade on Iran amid escalating clashes in Hormuz
Jul 13, 2026 at 3:35 PM · Axios
Trump asks ships to pay 20% toll in Strait of Hormuz and reimposes US blockade on day of chaos
Jul 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM · Independent
Trump says the U.S. will reinstate its blockade on Iran and charge a toll on ships
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM · NPR
Trump says U.S. will launch an 'Iranian blockade' in the Strait of Hormuz
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM · NBC
Trump revamps Iran clash; Graham’s final hours
Jul 13, 2026 at 5:09 PM · The Hill
Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
Jul 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM · NYT
Trump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
Jul 13, 2026 at 6:10 PM · NYT
Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?
Jul 13, 2026 at 6:54 PM · CNN
Keir Starmer speaks out on Strait of Hormuz attacks as Trump threatens 20% tolls
Jul 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM · Independent