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Straits vs. canals: Why pay for one but not the other? | DW News

Like Iran, Oman reportedly wants to charge ships a "navigational fee" for crossing the Strait of Hormuz — drawing the ire of President Trump. But if the Panama and Suez Canals charge fees, why can't the Strait of Hormuz? #dwbusiness #straitofhormuz #suezcanal #shipping #trade

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