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Trump's Strait of Hormuz Trap for China: Send Warships and Lose the Yuan Narrative, or Stay Home and Look Like a Free Rider

Donald Trump just invited China to help police the world's most important energy chokepoint.

Trump's Strait of Hormuz Trap for China: Send Warships and Lose the Yuan Narrative, or Stay Home and Look Like a Free Rider

Donald Trump's post looked casual. It was not casual.

He said he hoped China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and others would send ships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open and safe.