Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran

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Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
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President Trump signed an executive order on Friday threatening tariffs on countries that trade with Iran. The order allows for tariffs, potentially as high as 25%, on goods imported into the US from nations that do business with Iran. This action aims to hold Iran accountable for its nuclear ambitions, support for terrorism, and regional destabilization. The order comes amid ongoing talks between US and Iranian officials in Oman, the first such meeting since June. These talks, mediated by Oman, seek to clarify positions and identify areas for progress, with further discussions planned for next week. Trump stated that Iran seems eager to make a deal but faces steep consequences if they don't.

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Ongoing talks are the first involving US and Iranian officials since last June.

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The White House said the order reaffirmed the 'ongoing national emergency with respect to Iran'.

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Trump threatened a 25% tariff of countries doing business with Iran earlier this year.

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The order uses 25% as an example of a tariff rate that could be imposed.

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Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran.

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