Post #2753115
2026-05-07 16:25 UTC
Where does most global shipping go to and from?
China.
Who isn't affected by the closure of the strait at all?
China.
Good work Trump, America First!
Replies (2)
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@ryathal@sh.itjust.works 2026-05-07 17:50
China depends on Iranian oil, which is why Iran tried the partial blockade to let friendly ships through. That forced the US to try and enforce a full blockade to prevent China from being less affected than everyone else.
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@scarabic@lemmy.world 2026-05-08 00:18
If that is the explanation, it sure isn’t made clear by this shit article.