UNSW's Parker on US' 20% Cargo Toll in Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg 2026-07-14 03:56:40
Context: The United States has implemented a 20 percent cargo toll in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway, prompting concerns about the legality and diplomatic implications of the move. Jennifer Parker, an Adjunct Fellow at UNSW Canberra with over 20 years of experience in the Royal Australian Navy, has weighed in on the issue. She discussed the blockade and toll with Haidi Stroud-Watts on "Insight with Haslinda Amin."
Key Facts
- Jennifer Parker is an Adjunct Fellow at UNSW Canberra and has more than 20 years of experience in the Royal Australian Navy, including leading multinational maritime operations in the Middle East.
- The US has implemented a 20 percent cargo toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic and highly trafficked waterway.
- Jennifer Parker's discussion on the US blockade and cargo toll was part of an interview with Haidi Stroud-Watts on the program "Insight with Haslinda Amin," broadcast on Bloomberg.