Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying Iran with weapons
4/9/2026 12:12:45 AM
Trump says imports from countries supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50 percent tariffs with no exemptions, threatening the new duties just hours after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran.
“A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately, There will be no exclusions or exemptions! President DJT,” Trump wrote on social media, without naming any countries.
China and Russia have helped Iran build military capacity to counter US and Israeli pressure, supplying missiles, air defence systems and dual-use technologies intended to bolster deterrence.
Both Beijing and Moscow have denied supplying any weapons recently, although allegations against Russia have persisted.
“A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately, There will be no exclusions or exemptions! President DJT,” Trump wrote on social media, without naming any countries.
China and Russia have helped Iran build military capacity to counter US and Israeli pressure, supplying missiles, air defence systems and dual-use technologies intended to bolster deterrence.
Both Beijing and Moscow have denied supplying any weapons recently, although allegations against Russia have persisted.