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In a surprising shift, President Trump has announced the removal of a proposed 20% toll on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The decision offers temporary relief to shipping companies but is set against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions. Maritime analysts examine how this change could reshape freight costs and chemical logistics for the next quarter.
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