Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Trade data suggests otherwise
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What happenedPresident Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, but trade data shows a significant drop in ship traffic, raising questions about the claim.
The headline splitThe headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.
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CenterTrump says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Trade data suggests otherwise
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Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Trade data suggests otherwise
President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, but trade data shows a significant drop in ship traffic, raising questions about the claim.
