Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Nations Trading with Iran Amid Escalating Crisis
President Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran, effective immediately. The move follows three weeks of protests and a rial crash.
Trade with Iran, and pay the price in Washington. President Donald Trump has just weaponized the U.S. dollar, announcing a 25% tariff on any country doing business with the Islamic Republic. The move, effective immediately, aims to choke Tehran's economy as anti-government protests enter their third week.
The Impact of Trump 25% Tariff on Iran Trade Partners
According to Reuters, Trump took to Truth Social on Monday, January 12, 2026, to declare that the order is "final and conclusive." This sudden mandate leaves major economies like China, Iraq, and India in a precarious position. As Iran's largest trading partners, these nations now face a massive tax on their exports to the United States.
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration isn't ruling out further action. She stated that military options, including air strikes, remain "on the table" if the Iranian government continues its violent crackdown on protesters.
Domestic Turmoil and the Iranian Rial Crash
The unrest began in late December after the Iranian rial plunged to record lows, driving inflation above 40%. What started as economic frustration has evolved into a full-blown legitimacy crisis for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America.
The Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA) has verified nearly 500 protester deaths, though an ongoing internet blackout in Iran makes verification difficult. Trump's tariffs represent a strategy of "maximum pressure 2.0," forcing a global isolation of the Tehran regime.
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