So this is what the 'art of the deal' looks like when it's literally a protection racket.
Trump Claims Strait of Hormuz as 'Protector', Imposes Tolls
Donald Trump has unilaterally declared himself the 'protector' of the Strait of Hormuz and is imposing tolls on vessels passing through, effectively turning a vital international waterway into a toll road. The move, widely condemned as extortion, signals a dramatic escalation in Gulf tensions and has drawn comparisons to piracy.
Source: Trump Claims Strait of Hormuz as 'Protector', Imposes Tolls — De Standaard
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