President Orders Blockade and Shipping Fees After Strikes Resume

The president notified Congress that fighting had resumed after several days of strikes and announced new shipping fees. The notification stated that military action had begun again. Officials said the fees would apply to vessels passing through the affected area.

Background on the Fees The administration previously deemed similar fees illegal.

The new announcement reverses that earlier position without providing additional legal justification. The fees are expected to take effect immediately. No timeline was given for when the blockade would end.