Afghanistan, Jan. 13 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said countries that continue trading with Iran will face a 25% tariff, intensifying Washington's economic pressure campaign.
U.S. President Donald Trump said countries that continue trading with Iran will face an additional 25% tariff, escalating Washington's economic pressure campaign.
Trump announced the decision late Monday, January 12, on his Truth Social platform, saying the measure was final and would take effect immediately.
He said the tariffs are intended to punish not only Iran but also nations maintaining commercial ties with Tehran despite U.S. sanctions.
The United States has long used tariffs and secondary sanctions to deter countries from doing business with Iran, target...