U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House. File
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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday (January 12, 2026) that any country that does business with Iran will be subjected to a tariff rate of 25% on any business conducted with the United States.
The announcement from Mr. Trump comes as he looks to put pressure on Tehran for cracking down on anti-government protestors across the country.
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“Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America,” Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
“This Order is final and conclusive,” he said.
Published – January 13, 2026 03:54 am IST
