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US warning: Trump threatens 50% immediate tariffs on nations supplying military weapons to Iran.
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Ceasefire talks ongoing: Announcement follows temporary Iran-US ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening.
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No exemptions: Tariffs apply to all goods from offending countries, “effective immediately,” Trump says.
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to countries supplying military weapons to Iran, threatening immediate 50 percent tariffs on all goods sold to the United States.
Speaking on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump said, “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.”
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The announcement came hours after the US and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire, with Tehran reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
Trump also indicated in a separate post that his administration is discussing “Tariff and Sanctions relief with Iran,” signalling ongoing diplomatic engagement amid tensions.
AFP reported that the president’s statements come amid intense scrutiny from US lawmakers and international observers over the ceasefire terms and the risk of escalation in the Middle East.
