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Trump's Strait of Hormuz fee would have cost millions, opened "a very dangerous Pandora's Box," experts say
By Joanne Stocker at CBS4 Miami
· July 14, 2026
· 6 min read
If President Trump were to make good on his declaration that the U.S. will impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz it could cost the largest vessels over $30 million per shipment, industry experts say, while logistics companies have called the concept illegal.The president abruptly
Key takeaway will impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz it could cost the largest vessels over $30 million per shipment, industry experts say, while logistics companies have called the concept illegal.
Why this matters in The Miami
The proposed fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz would have had significant implications for Miami 's shipping industry, given the city's role as a major hub for international trade. The Port of Miami is a key gateway for cargo shipments to and from Latin America and the Caribbean, and any disruption to global shipping lanes would likely have a ripple effect on the local economy. With the fee estimated to cost large vessels over $30 million per shipment, it's likely that shipping companies would have passed on these costs to consumers, potentially leading to higher prices for goods imported through Miami. Furthermore, the precedent set by such a fee could have encouraged other countries to impose similar tolls, undermining international maritime law and potentially disrupting trade flows through Miami and other major ports.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? If President Trump were to make good on his declaration that the U.S. will impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz it could cost the largest vessels over $30 million per shipment, industry experts say, while logistics companies have called the concept illegal.The president abruptly
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