News · 13 January 2026
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries Trading with Iran
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President Trump declared that any nation engaging in business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on all trade with the United States, effective immediately. This announcement, made via a Truth Social post, lacks official White House documentation, raising questions about its legal basis. China has already voiced opposition to the tariffs. The move comes amid ongoing anti-government protests in Iran and ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on Trump's existing tariffs.
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