BlockBeats News, March 18th, according to Politico, three European officials revealed that the White House is urging allies to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and has privately assured them that Trump is open to issuing a high-level statement while also working to stabilize the financial markets.
These officials said that the Trump administration is asking European and Asian allies to issue a public commitment statement by the end of this week. They added that the White House is not currently particularly focused on specific actual contributions. All interviewees spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiation content.
This move comes as Trump grows increasingly frustrated with allies not joining efforts to ensure ships pass through this key waterway. On Tuesday, he posted on the social platform Truth Social, saying, “We don’t need anyone’s help!”
Even just publicly expressing support could help reassure increasingly concerned investors and lay the groundwork for the Trump administration to establish a more concrete framework for future cooperation.
According to two other European officials, individuals who have recently communicated with Trump administration officials have said that the White House values market reaction the most.
