Does Trump need the Strait of Hormuz more than he thinks? | The Economist
April 7, 2026
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as posted by the channelPresident Trump’s has repeated his ultimatum to Iran—reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants. But he has also spent the past few weeks claiming the strait's closure “doesn't really affect” America. Archie Hall, our US economics editor, explains why a closed strait will hurt America more than Donald Trump might think. #news #trump #iran #america
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