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Trump threatens tariffs of 50% on countries 'supplying military weapons to Iran'

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President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all imports from any nation supplying military weapons to Iran, effective immediately with no exemptions. The measure targets countries aiding Iran’s arms procurement amid ongoing regional tensions. The tariff threat follows a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement and what Trump termed "very productive regime change." He emphasized collaboration with Iranian authorities while enforcing the economic penalty. Trump stated Iran will halt uranium enrichment, citing progress on 15 U.S. peace proposal points. The agreement includes discussions on tariff adjustments and potential sanctions relief. The policy marks a shift from previous sanctions strategies, using broad trade penalties instead of targeted measures. It signals a harder line on Iran’s military partnerships. Future U.S.-Iran talks will address economic sanctions and tariffs, with the administration framing the move as leverage for compliance. The tariff’s impact on global trade remains uncertain.
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The U.S. will impose tariffs of 50% on "any and all" goods imported to the country from any nation "supplying military weapons to Iran", President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Trump said in a Truth Social post that any country found to be supplying Iran with weapons would be subject to the levy "immediately", with no "exclusions or exemptions". The president wrote: "A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately. There will be no exclusions or exemptions!"It came as Trump said the U.S. would "work closely" with Iranian authorities, following the ceasefire agreement announced on Tuesday and what Trump called "very productive regime change". Trump said in a separate Truth Social post that "there will be no enrichment of uranium" and that many of the 15 points in the U.S. peace proposals have already been agreed.The U.S. and Iran will discuss tariffs and sanctions relief, Trump added.Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.© 2026 Versant Media, LLC.

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