Trump Warns 25% Additional Tariff on Countries Trading with Iran

Washington, January 14 / US President Donald Trump on Sunday warned of imposing a 25% additional tariff on trade with the United States for any country maintaining trade relations with Iran.

Announcing this decision on his social media platform Truth Social as “effective immediately” and “final and conclusive,” Trump has further intensified the economic pressure campaign against Iran.

Earlier, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt had stated that while diplomacy remains the priority for the United States, military action is also an option if necessary.

This warning poses a major challenge for countries trading with Iran, such as China, India, Turkey, among others. Economists have stated that this could significantly impact international trade.

The Trump administration has been accusing Iran of its nuclear program and regional destabilization, while Iran has been labeling the US move as a violation of international law.