Trump 25% tariff Iran trading partners: China Slams 'Long-Arm Jurisdiction'
China slams Donald Trump's threat of a 25% tariff on Iran's trading partners. PRISM analyzes the impact of this new trade policy on global markets and US-China relations.
A massive 25% trade wall is looming. President Donald Trump has threatened to hit any country doing business with Iran with heavy levies, prompting an immediate and fierce rejection from China.
Trump 25% tariff Iran trading partners Policy Triggers Global Backlash
According to Reuters, on January 13, 2026, Beijing officially pushed back against the Trump administration's latest threat. China condemned the "indiscriminate imposition" of tariffs, labeling it an attempt to assert "long-arm jurisdiction" over sovereign trade decisions. This escalation comes as Xi Jinping's government seeks to protect its energy interests and strategic partnership with Tehran.
- The US plans to enforce a 25% tariff on Iran's trade partners.
- Beijing rejects the move as a violation of international trade norms.
- Iran is currently facing internal unrest with over 500 deaths reported in protests.
Escalating Tensions and the Economic Fallout
The geopolitical stakes couldn't be higher. While Trump aims to squeeze the Iranian leadership into submission, the move risks de-stabilizing global supply chains. Financial markets are on edge as the prospect of a renewed trade war between the US and China becomes a reality. Meanwhile, Iran vows to strike back if attacked, further complicating the security landscape in Asia and the Middle East.
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