Trump announces 25 percent tariff on trade with Iran

13 January, 2026, 11:15 am

Last modified: 13 January, 2026, 11:16 am

Trump announces 25 percent tariff on trade with Iran

13 January, 2026, 11:15 am

Last modified: 13 January, 2026, 11:16 am

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on any country that does business with Iran. He made this announcement on January 12. Trump said that this step was taken to further increase pressure on Iran. The British news agency BBC has confirmed this information.

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