Published July 14, 2026 at 1:37 AM ET · Updated July 14, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET
Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan in Gulf trade push
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President Trump proposed a 20 percent toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz before reversing course and dropping the plan. The reversal came amid a broader push for trade deals with Gulf states. Multiple outlets reported the administration abandoned the toll demand.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 11 hr ago, when Breitbart reported it. Coverage has since grown to 7 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 58 min ago from New York Times. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
