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Trump: 'Inappropriate' Germany's Position on the Strait of Hormuz

Published March 27, 2026, 07:12
Trump: 'Inappropriate' Germany's Position on the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has criticized Germany for its refusal to contribute to lifting the embargo on the Strait of Hormuz, calling it “inappropriate” to state that “it’s not our war”. Trump’s criticism comes after similar statements from German officials, including Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Defense Minister, who emphasized Germany’s non-involvement in the war in Ukraine. Trump argued that if Ukraine is not “our war”, then there should be no reaction to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for global energy supplies. Trump’s criticism is part of a broader trend of pressuring US allies in NATO to increase their contributions.