Trump Claims US Can "Open Hormuz" and Take Oil, Geopolitical Risk Remains High
US President Donald Trump stated on Good Friday via Truth Social that the United States could "easily" reopen the Strait of Hormuz if given a little more time. In his post, Trump also added that the US could "take the oil" and "make a lot of money," describing it as a "gusher" for the world.
The statement comes amid heightened market attention on the strategic energy route, which has become one of the most sensitive points in the Iran conflict. Trump's claim about the ability to reopen Hormuz, along with the narrative of oil control, has the potential to add uncertainty to US policy: whether the focus will shift to de-escalating shipping access or intensifying pressure on the ground.
For the market, messages like this typically strengthen the risk premium on energy and prolong volatility across assets, as the status of Hormuz is crucial for perceptions of supply disruptions and inflation. With liquidity thinning over the Good Friday holiday, market reactions could tend to be uneven, so market participants will be monitoring official follow-up, developments in shipping lane security, and diplomatic signals that could alter expectations of normalized flows in Hormuz.
Source: Newsmaker.id
