VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“not going to be quite as important as it was in the past”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-19
Trump downplayed the future importance of the Strait of Hormuz as alternative oil sources are explored, in comments on Monday.
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