The American website “whowhatwhy” has strongly criticized a new proposal by Donald Trump, the President of the United States, to impose a 20 percent toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a violation of established international principles. According to the report, Trump has suggested that the US should receive a share of all cargo passing through this strategic waterway in exchange for “providing security.”<\/p>\n
Trump declared that the United States will act as the “guardian of the Strait of Hormuz” and will receive 20 percent of the total transported cargo as reimbursement for the costs of securing this “unstable” area. These statements come as the Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most important energy corridors in the world, with a significant portion of global oil passing through it.<\/p>\n
The website writes that if this plan is implemented, the US will earn about $300 million daily solely from oil transportation\u2014a cost that would eventually be borne by consumers in various countries. The author warned that such a decision could have widespread consequences on global trade.<\/p>\n
The report also notes that according to the rules governing international waterways, no country is allowed to charge tolls on vessels passing through international passages. Last month, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that toll collection in international waterways is not permitted and that this principle must be upheld.<\/p>\n
Critics believe that implementing this proposal would not only conflict with international conventions on maritime rights but would also require a permanent and costly US military presence in the region\u2014a presence that could escalate tensions. However, some observers speculate that, like several of Trump’s previous controversial proposals, this plan may never be realized.<\/p>\n
The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran and Oman and has been recognized for decades as one of the most sensitive global energy transit routes. Any change in the legal or security status of this passageway would have widespread repercussions in global markets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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