Trump 25% Iran Trade Tariffs Imposed: China and India Face Economic Shock
US President Trump has announced an immediate 25% tariff on all imports from nations trading with Iran, heavily impacting China and India. Read the PRISM analysis on global trade impacts.
A 25% tariff wall went up overnight. US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new economic measures targeting any nation maintaining commercial ties with Iran. This "final and conclusive" order is effective immediately, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and international trade corridors.
Trump 25% Iran Trade Tariffs Impact Global Markets
According to a social media post by the President on January 12, 2026, the US will impose a 25% tariff on all goods and services imported from countries that "do business" with Tehran. The move marks a significant escalation in US foreign policy, aiming to isolate the Iranian economy by forcing global partners to choose between Iranian oil and the American market.
China and India in the Crosshairs
Major economies are expected to be hit hard, particularly China, which is Iran’s largest trading partner. China accounts for approximately 30% of Iran’s total foreign trade and absorbs 90% of its shipped oil exports. India and Russia follow as significant partners who now face a difficult diplomatic and economic calculation.
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