President Donald Trump says the United States will levy a 20% “safe passage” fee on ships using the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important waterway for global oil shipments. Multiple outlets report that the announcement comes from Trump’s post on the social media platform Truth Social. Trump frames the charge as a “matter of fairness” intended to help cover the costs of providing security in the strait. The proposal has also prompted criticism in reporting, with at least one outlet describing the move as “economic extortion” and noting public outrage at the idea of charging shipping a toll. Other sources describe the levy as part of a plan to fund security measures and maintain safe navigation through the area. While details beyond the announced percentage and stated purpose are limited in the provided summaries, the reports converge on the central elements: a proposed 20% fee, a stated link to security costs, and the announcement attributed to Trump via Truth Social.