President Trump told U.S. partners that depend on oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to “get it themselves,” pressing allies to take on more responsibility for regional security as tensions with Iran rise. His remarks were framed as a call for greater burden-sharing among countries that rely on the vital shipping lane.
Economists warn the dispute is already affecting markets: energy prices are climbing, shipping routes and supply chains are being disrupted, and the added uncertainty could slow U.S. economic growth and push consumer costs higher around the world.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will hear a case testing whether the Constitution’s Citizenship Clause guarantees birthright citizenship. A ruling against the current interpretation could substantially change immigration law and determine the legal status of children born in the United States.