Briefing: Trump has broken it. Now he owns it

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has significant implications for the movement of essential commodities, particularly gas and fertilizers, in addition to oil.

This strategic chokepoint is vital for global energy transport, and its continued inaccessibility could strain existing infrastructure and logistics networks.

Operators must assess the potential for increased congestion and delays in supply chains, which may lead to higher costs and reduced throughput in affected markets.