Trump says U.S. will be reimbursed for Hormuz traffic

US targets Mexican cartel fuel smuggling

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Only US could impose Hormuz tolls Trump

The US president appears to have rejected reported Iranian plans for post-ceasefire shipping fees ahead of Iran-US talksNo tolls would be charged for transit through the Strait of Hormuz during or after the 60-day ceasefire period agreed by Washington and Tehran, unless they are levied by the United States itself, US President Donald Trump has stated.The remarks came as US and Iranian del

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President Trump’s latest threat to impose fees on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz contradicts weeks of declarations by his top aides that no country can charge tolls or fees for passage through the vital waterway that has been a contested space in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. Mr. Trump told Fox News on Monday []

Trump says Toyota move shows tariffs are working

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California Dems Thought Now Would Be a Good Time for Another Gas Tax Hike. Where's Gavin Newsom?

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Trump Says U.S. Could Impose Strait of Hormuz Tolls if Peace Deal Fails

President Donald Trump said the United States could consider imposing tolls tied to traffic through the Strait of Hormuz if a peace agreement fails, according to a Forbes report.

Rubio’s Warning From Just Three Weeks Ago Comes Back to Bite Him

Eric Lee / REUTERSSecretary of State Marco Rubio’s statement from just last month, declaring that no country can charge tolls through the Strait of Hormuz, appears to directly contradict a new plan announced by his boss. President Donald Trump said Monday that instead of returning the vital shipping passage to a toll-free status, as it was before Trump launched his war with Iran on Feb. 28, he has decided to start charging a toll.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Iran Says US Struck Strategic Railway Bridge Far From Strait Of Hormuz 

Reports in Iran: Among the targets attacked by the United States was a strategic railway bridge used for transporting goods between Iran, China, and Russia, per Amit Segal.

Trump: U.S. 'reinstating the Iranian blockade' in Strait of Hormuz

The president added that the U.S. as the 'Guardians of the Hormuz Strait' and will charge a 20 percent fee on all cargo passing through as a reimbursement for 'providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the World'

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Rubio sounds alarm over Iran's $40B Hormuz shakedown threatening global trade

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran's reported Hormuz toll plan could unleash a dangerous global precedent for trade. Rubio said allowing Tehran to monetise one of the world's busiest shipping lanes could spread to other key maritime chokepoints. The reported proposal could generate up to $40 billion a year by charging vessels using the strategic Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, Iran envisions a formal toll system tied to security, transit services and regional oversight arrangements. Rubio warned the model could spread "like a contagion," with other nations attempting to tax vital international waterways.

Trump says US to resume naval blockade of Iran's ports

President Donald Trump countered Iran's attempts to collect tolls on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz by announcing the US would do so at a rate of 20 for all cargo transiting the waterway.

Costa Rica’s Route 27 Contractor Faces Nearly $100 Million in Possible Fines

The Route 27 sinkhole that has disrupted traffic for more than a month is now part of a broader accountability fight over one of Costa Rica’s most important highways. Globalvía, the company that operates the San José-Caldera highway, faces nearly 100 million in pending fine processes for alleged contract violations accumulated over several years, according [] The post Costa Rica’s Route 27 Contractor Faces Nearly 100 Million in Possible Fines appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz

Trump says Iran has told US no tolls being sought at Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran has told the US that no tolls were being sought from ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz. If this is false information, negotiations would end, immediately! Trump wrote in a post on social media.

AS mungkin kenakan tol di Selat Hormuz – Trump

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Willem Els: Mkhwanazi’s Mexico warning, the R1-billion bust - but no boots on the ground

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Trump warns of Hormuz tolls if Iran peace deal fails

US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that no tolls or fees will be imposed on transit through the Strait of Hormuz during or after the temporary 60-day ceasefire with Iran, unless the US introduces them in the event that peace talks collapse. In a post on his “Truth Social” platform, Trump wrote: “No tolls The post Trump warns of Hormuz tolls if Iran peace deal fails appeared first on Egypt Independent.

California gas prices soar for 4th of July travelers

As millions prepare for 4th of July holiday travel, California drivers are facing some of the highest gas prices in the nation, further impacted by a recent tax increase. This report from Montebello details local pump prices, compares them to state and national averages, and captures driver reactions to the soaring costs amidst widespread holiday road trips. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Blockade Is Back On

And we’ll be charging protection money You can’t make this stuff up: President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. will take over the Strait of Hormuz — and will be reimbursed “at the rate of 20 on all cargo shipped” for overseeing one of the world’s most critical oil passageways that has been at the center of the U.S.’s re-escalating war with Iran. “We will become guardians of the strait,” Trump said during an interview with “Fox Friends” on Monday morning. “We’re going to hit [Iran] very hard and keep the strait, and probably run it.” Great. I wonder if the markets are going to love this, hate this, or just choose to believe that it’s Trump shooting off his demented mouth again? I guess this is what MAGA means when they caterwaul about America First. Interesting.

No more baggage claim: Korea, US expand ‘luggage-free’ transfers to LA, Seattle

No more baggage claim: Korea, US expand ‘luggage-free’ transfers to LA, Seattle

Trump to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would begin charging commercial vessels for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as Washington reinstates its blockade of Iran following a renewed escalation in the conflict. Trump said Iranian vessels and ships trading with Iran would be barred from using the strategic waterway, while other countries would retain access under a system that would impose a 20 per cent fee on eligible cargoes. “We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN...

According to reports from Iran: Among the targets that the United States attacked was a strate [...]

According to reports from Iran: Among the targets that the United States attacked was a strategically important railway bridge used for transporting goods between Iran, China, and Russia.

World : Trump Announces ‘Iranian Blockade,’ Proposes 20 Pct Hormuz Cargo Fee

HAMILTON (Canada), July 13 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump said on Monday that Washington was reinstating what he called an “Iranian blockade” and proposed charging a 20 per cent fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for US protection of the strategic waterway, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

'Trump GONE? We COMING': What Illegals Waiting in Mexico Just Openly Said About Dems Is DAMNING (Watch)

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The Latest: Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz and charge ships for safe passage

President Donald Trump said Iranian ships will no longer be able to travel through the Strait of Hormuz and America would charge a 20 toll on other countries’ eligible cargo, escalating tensions after weekend of attacks by both nations to assert control of the critical waterway. The European Uni...

Marco Rubio Warns Iran: “Abandon the Fantasy Now”

President Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced at a press conference this week in Manama, Bahrain, that the United States will not allow Iran to charge a fee at the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio said: “You can call it a fee. You can call it a toll, call it whatever you want. If you []

Gabe Vasquez Wants to End Oil & Gas

A recently resurfaced video is exposing defund the police Gabe Vasquez’s true plans for New Mexico: end the oil and gas industry, kill thousands of jobs, and gut the state budget. Despite the fact that the oil and gas industry contributes 7.5 billion to New Mexico’s general fund, Vasquez wants to “[limit] the use of natural gas and [] The post Gabe Vasquez Wants to End Oil Gas appeared first on NRCC.

Rep. Dan Griffey: Washington’s carbon market deal won’t lower gas prices

Washington linked its carbon market to California and Quebec, but Rep. Dan Griffey says the deal won't lower gas prices for drivers before the July 1 tax hike.

Georgia's transport prices among key drivers of June monthly inflation

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10,000+ arrests, 50,000 guns seized: US ambassador touts anti-cartel firearms push

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Trump Wants Payment for Being the Strait of Hormuz’s Guardian Angel

The U.S. leader claims the right to charge for the passage of ships. On Monday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reinstate a naval blockade of Iran and charge a 20 fee as compensation for protecting ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. RELATED: Dubai to Build a New Port and Avoid Transit []

Araghchi: 'Iran eternal guardian of Hormuz; Trump's 20% toll too much, we will be fair'

Araghchi addressed Trump’s announcement that the United States would unilaterally declare itself the “Guardian of the Hormuz Strait” and demand a steep 20 reimbursement on all cargo passing through it.

Bill Would Let Insurers Monitor Customers’ Driving Data

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Trump claims Iran assured Strait of Hormuz won’t be tolled

Tehran has repeatedly said it plans to charge what it calls maritime service fees for crossing the strait, as opposed to tolls, a plan fiercely opposed by the United States. The post Trump claims Iran assured Strait of Hormuz won’t be tolled appeared first on Vanguard News.

Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage

Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage

US, Iran trade blows and accusations over Strait of Hormuz transit freedom

US, Iran trade blows and accusations over Strait of Hormuz transit freedom

Trump announces 20% Hormuz cargo fee, renewed blockade of Iranian ports

The president has previously said passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be free of tolls. The post Trump announces 20 Hormuz cargo fee, renewed blockade of Iranian ports appeared first on World Israel News.

Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz, will charge ships for safe passage

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage. He made the announcement in a post on social media on Monday, after another exchange of fire between the United States and Iran over the critical waterway. []

Trump warns Europe of 100 per cent tariffs over digital tax plan; is another trade war brewing?

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Customs officers in Texas find $72 million worth of methamphetamine in two vehicles

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Trump assumes US may take 20% of oil passing through Strait of Hormuz — TV

Washington may collect tolls for the passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst cited President Donald Trump as saying

Dow futures drop as first day of U.S.-Iran talks sees Trump threaten Tehran on Hormuz: ‘You close it and you won’t have a country’

He also said the U.S. may take over the strait, adding I'll blow the s--t out of them. If they don't make a deal, we'll collect tolls.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries taxing US digital companies

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Trump threatened new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. What if other countries follow suit?

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz last weekend, sparking worries that the practice of charging to pass through critical waterways could spread — with devastating consequences to the global economy. Iran has blocked the strait for much of the war, reportedly charging tolls as high as 2 million US for ships it allows to pass.