Could Indonesia disrupt global trade? | The Economist
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The Strait of Hormuz is not the world’s only maritime chokepoint. The Strait of Malacca carries an even bigger share of the world's oil and runs through Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia. Inspired by Iran's closure of Hormuz, some Indonesian politicians have recently suggested charging ships to use the Malacca strait. How would this affect global trade? Read more: bit.ly/4f9hy8t Subscribe to The Economist: https://econ.st/3Mia0pz Download The Economist app: https://econ.st/4qdVVaA Follow us on X: https://x.com/TheEconomist Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeconomist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
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