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Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons
Trump says the penalty takes effect immediately and leaves no exemptions as he warns of broader trade retaliation against Iran’s weapons backers.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on any country supplying military weapons to Iran, stating there would be "no exclusions or exemptions" for any nation involved.
- This directive followed Tuesday's two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, under which Iran agreed to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping traffic.
- The White House released no implementing documentation, and legal experts note the Supreme Court ruled the International Emergency Economic Powers Act illegal for broad tariffs in February.
- While the global economy initially rallied on ceasefire news, the tariff threat creates new pressure for nations like China and Russia, with observers warning it could complicate existing trade relations.
- Diplomatic efforts are set to continue in Islamabad on Friday, where negotiations regarding sanctions relief will proceed as officials prepare for a potential summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month.
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that imports from countries supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions, threatening the new duties just hours after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran.
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