Trump Warns Iran Trade Partners With New Tariff Threat
US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order warning of additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial relations with Iran, tightening Washington’s economic pressure on Tehran. The order, signed on Friday, authorises the United States to impose import tariffs on goods from any country that “directly or indirectly” purchases Iranian goods or services. While no fixed rate is specified, the document cites 25% as a reference level. The measure could apply broadly to imports entering the US market from countries found to be trading with Iran. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday night, Trump did not comment directly on the executive order but reiterated his long-standing position that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. The move comes as diplomatic talks between senior US and Iranian officials continue in Oman, following weeks of escalating rhetoric […]