# BONUS POD: Trump Swaps Shipping Fees for Gulf Investment Bonanza

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Podcast: [Verdict with Ted Cruz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/verdict-with-ted-cruz-108306)
Published: 2026-07-17T08:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/the-47-morning-update-with-ben-ferguson/trump-swaps-shipping-fees-for-gulf-investment-bonanza
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1. Strait of Hormuz and Iran Conflict Key points discussed include: Claims that military confrontations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing. Concerns about threats to commercial shipping and global energy supplies. Discussion of a proposed U.S. transit fee for ships using the Strait of Hormuz, which the speaker says was later replaced with trade and investment agreements involving Gulf states. Assertions that the U.S. is maintaining a blockade on Iranian shipping while protecting international maritime traffic. Discussion of rising oil prices, shipping disruptions, and broader economic implications. U.S. actions are necessary to maintain freedom of navigation and prevent Iran from disrupting world trade and energy markets. 2. Inflation and the U.S. Economy Inflation has fallen significantly. Economic analysts and media outlets underestimated the improvement in inflation figures. Lower energy prices contributed heavily to the reported decline in inflation. The economic results support President Trump's policies and leadership. This is evidence that media organizations and economists have been overly pessimistic about the economy. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the  The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X:  https://x.com/benfergusonshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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