Longer closure of the Strait of Hormuz would impact the US economy, but it would decimate European and Asian economies.

Longer closure of the Strait of Hormuz would impact the US economy, but it would decimate European and Asian economies.

Europe has more to lose than the US, yet it just keeps debating and does nothing. The left even celebrates staying away. How can one be so naive? pic.twitter.com/gkc3PBkMam

— Michael A. Arouet (@MichaelAArouet) April 16, 2026