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Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 13, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
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Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods from any country doing business with Iran, effective immediately. The move aims to pressure Iran amid ongoing anti-government protests sparked by economic grievances, including the plummeting value of the Iranian currency. China, Iraq, the UAE, Turkey, and India are Iran's largest trading partners. The White House has not provided specific details on which countries will be most affected by the tariff. The protests, triggered by economic hardship and government mismanagement, have reportedly resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests, though an internet blackout hinders verification. Trump has threatened intervention and claimed Iranian officials sought negotiations.

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