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Trump Secures Gulf Shipping Amid Oil Price Concerns

3/5/2026

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Trump Supports Gulf Shipping

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance for Gulf shipping.
The move aims to stabilize oil prices as 20% of global consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also said the U.S. Navy would escort oil tankers if necessary.
Starmer criticized U.S. actions in the Middle East, saying there is no viable plan for Tehran and signaling a shift from Trump.

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Trump Restricts Climate Terms

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Energy to restrict terms like 'climate change' in its renewables unit.
Critics, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, say the move signals a broader 'climate hushing' trend.
At a recent forum, climate denier Marc Morano claimed billionaires and Democrats remained silent as Trump dismantles rules.
The administration seeks to undermine United Nations (UN) climate resolution, drawing pushback from Vanuatu and other nations.

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Trump Supports Gulf Shipping

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance for Gulf shipping.
The move aims to stabilize oil prices as 20% of global consumption passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also said the U.S. Navy would escort oil tankers if necessary.
Starmer criticized U.S. actions in the Middle East, saying there is no viable plan for Tehran and signaling a shift from Trump.

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