Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Countries Supplying Weapons to Iran
President Donald Trump has warned that any country supplying military weapons to Iran will face immediate 50 percent US tariffs, escalating pressure even as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions gather pace.
In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump declared that “a country supplying military weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed… 50%, with no exclusions or exemptions,” signaling a strict economic crackdown on nations aiding Tehran.
The warning comes at a critical moment as the US simultaneously explores “tariff and sanctions relief” in talks with Iran, reflecting a dual strategy of economic pressure and negotiation. This development follows Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement, temporarily halting planned US military operations in the region.
According to Trump, the ceasefire is conditional on Iran’s immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane responsible for a significant share of the world’s oil supply. The US President described the arrangement as a “double-sided ceasefire,” noting that Washington would suspend bombing operations while monitoring Iran’s compliance.
Trump disclosed that the decision was influenced by consultations with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir, who urged restraint amid fears of wider regional instability. He added that the United States has already achieved its major military objectives and is now close to securing a broader peace deal with Tehran.
