UN Shipping Agency Rejects Trump's Claim of Legal Basis for Hormuz Strait Fees
The United Nations shipping agency responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statement about reinstating a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and imposing approximately 20% fees on all cargo passing through. A spokesperson for the UN shipping agency said they are aware of Trump's post and are awaiting further details. The agency reaffirmed its consistent position on such payments, noting that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) strongly opposes charging fees for passage through international navigation routes like the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesperson emphasized that there is no legal basis to impose mandatory tolls solely for transiting the strait.
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