United States President Donald Trump has announced that any country engaging in trade with Iran will face a 25 percent tariff on all business conducted with the United States, effective immediately.
Trump made the announcement on Monday in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, describing the decision as final and conclusive, while offering limited details on how the measure would be enforced.
“Any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff of 25 percent on any and all business being done with the United States of America,” Trump stated.
The announcement did not specify which countries would be affected, but several major economies maintain active trade relationships with Iran. These include China, Russia, Brazil and Turkiye, as well as Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, according to international trade data.
The move comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with Iran experiencing widespread antigovernment protests and unrest. In recent weeks, Trump has increased pressure on Iran, threatening further military action if the country fails to comply with United States demands to scale back its nuclear and military programmes.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration remains open to diplomacy but confirmed that all options remain on the table. Trump has also criticised Iran’s handling of protests, warning that violence against demonstrators could trigger a stronger United States response.
Human rights organisations have reported hundreds of deaths during the unrest, although information remains limited due to internet restrictions in Iran. The tariff announcement adds a new layer of economic pressure as tensions continue to escalate.
