Donald Trump backs down on taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump announced and then abandoned a 20% tax on ships.
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The fact
The measure targeted cargoes crossing the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East crisis.
Experts question the legality and feasibility of such a decision.
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Why it matters
Cette décision illustre les tensions géopolitiques et économiques autour du détroit d’Ormuz, une voie maritime stratégique pour le commerce mondial.