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Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo

Jul 15, 2026 · 27m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump retracting a proposed toll on the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions and record US bank profits. It also reports on a halt to ICE vehicle stops following fatal shootings, a severe US heatwave, and Spain’s World Cup semi-final victory over France. Additional stories include a record-breaking T-Rex auction, China’s anti-corruption drive, and disputes over Mount Sinai.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Odoo and Choiceology podcast Introduction and main headlines overview Trump retracts Hormuz toll threat amid Iran tensions US banks report record profits despite war ICE halts vehicle stops after fatal shootings Record-breaking heat wave and air quality alerts Sponsors: Shell, Schwab, M&M's, and eBay Spain beats France in World Cup semi-final Senior Chinese official removed in anti-corruption probe T-Rex skeleton sells for record $43 million Egypt disputes ownership of St Catherine's Monastery
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