# May 5, 2026 - Trump's gambit over Hormuz backfires, and he sparks a trade setback with the UK

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Podcast: [Simon Marks Reporting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/simon-marks-reporting-1037375)
Published: 2026-05-05T12:58:30+00:00
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