Big Take: How Much Is the Hormuz Blockade Costing the US?

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Discussion of the cost of the Hormuz blockade highlights fiscal and supply-chain drag from prolonged conflict.

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On today’s Big Take podcast, we discuss the mounting price tag of the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and the opportunity costs of a protracted conflict. -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any video

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