Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariff on Countries Trading With Iran
President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran, effective immediately, citing Tehran's crackdown on anti-government protesters.
The stakes of global trade just hit a fever pitch. Any country doing business with Iran must now pay a 25 percent tariff on all transactions with the United States, effective immediately.
According to Yonhap News, U.S. President Donald Trump made the announcement on January 12, 2026, via Truth Social. The move comes as Washington intensifies its scrutiny of Tehran's violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrators.
The Impact of the Trump 25 Percent Iran Tariff
The new trade penalty targets nations that maintain economic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran while seeking access to the American market. Reports suggest that over two weeks of nationwide protests, triggered by economic instability, have resulted in hundreds of fatalities. Trump previously warned that the U.S. wouldn't stand by if Tehran continued to kill peaceful protesters.
Diplomatic Tensions and Military Readiness
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that while diplomacy is still the preferred path, the commander-in-chief's options include the use of military force. This dual-track approach suggests that the Trump administration is prepared to use every tool in its arsenal to isolate Iran internationally.
Effective immediately, 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.
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