Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons

Reuters

08 April, 2026, 06:40 pm

Last modified: 08 April, 2026, 06:42 pm

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons

Reuters

08 April, 2026, 06:40 pm

Last modified: 08 April, 2026, 06:42 pm

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

US President Donald Trump ‌today (8 April) said any country supplying Iran ⁠with military weapons will face immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions, announcing ‌the ⁠duty in a social media post one ⁠day after agreeing to a two-week ⁠ceasefire with Tehran.

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