Donald Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran Date: January 12–13, 2026

 U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that any country that continues to do business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on all trade with the United States, in what he described as a move to increase pressure on Tehran amid the ongoing crackdown on large anti-government protests. �

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In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said the tariff is effective immediately and described the decision as “final and conclusive,” though he did not explain exactly how the policy will be enforced or which countries will be targeted. �

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The announcement comes against the backdrop of widespread protests in Iran, where rights groups say hundreds of people have been killed and thousands arrested following a violent government crackdown. �

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Key Iranian trading partners likely affected by the tariff include China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, India, Brazil, Russia, and others that maintain commercial ties with Tehran. �

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White House officials also indicated that military options remain possible if the Iranian government continues harsh measures against demonstrators, though diplomatic channels have not been entirely closed. �

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Analysts say that imposing tariffs on countries trading with Iran could have significant global economic effects, especially for major economies with long-standing trade relations with Tehran. �