US President Trump, effective immediately, says US is to provide political risk insurance and guarantees (at a v reasonable price) for financial security of all maritime trade, especially energy, travelling through the Gulf

• "If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible."
• "the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD."

Full Post: "Effective IMMEDIATELY, I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees for the Financial Security of ALL Maritime Trade, especially Energy, traveling through the Gulf. This will be available to all Shipping Lines. If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible. No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD. The United States’ ECONOMIC and MILITARY MIGHT is the GREATEST ON EARTH — More actions to come. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"

President Trump's announcement to provide political risk insurance for maritime trade signals a proactive U.S. stance on securing energy routes in the Gulf, particularly the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This could stabilize markets in the short term, potentially supporting energy prices while dampening risk perception for shipping companies operating in volatile regions. The commitment to escort tankers can lead to elevated military tensions but reinforces U.S. influence over global energy flows, affecting related currencies and commodities globally.