Trump signed an executive order enabling the U.S. to impose additional import tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran, impacting global trade partners connected to Iran's economy either directly or indirectly.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order last Friday authorizing the U.S. to impose additional import tariffs on countries still trading with Iran. Although the order does not specify exact tariff rates, it cites an example rate of 25% and states it will apply to goods imported into the U.S. from any country that buys, imports, or obtains goods and services from Iran, whether directly or indirectly.
Trump has not directly commented on the order, but during an interview on Air Force One Friday night, he reiterated his longstanding position that Iran must not have nuclear weapons.
The executive order was issued while senior U.S. and Iranian officials were negotiating in Oman, following weeks of harsh rhetoric between the two sides.
Previously, Trump had threatened a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran. On 12 January, he posted on Truth Social stating,
"Any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will be charged a 25% tax on all their business done with the United States, effective immediately."
However, at that time, there were no details on how such measures would be practically enforced.
The White House said the latest executive order reaffirms the U.S. national emergency declaration regarding Iran and notes that the president may amend or adjust measures if the situation changes. So far, there has been no official response from Iran.
The negotiations in Oman, which began on Friday, mark the first meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials since June, when the U.S. struck three major Iranian nuclear facilities.
The Iranian delegation was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while the U.S. side included Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law.
Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the talks were going well and that he believed Iran "strongly wants to make a deal," while warning that "if they don’t make a deal, the consequences will be severe." Another round of talks is expected early next week.
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi, acting as mediator, said the talks were useful for understanding both sides’ perspectives and identifying possible paths forward.
Meanwhile, Araghchi posted on X that the talks were a good start with an overall positive atmosphere. The delegation has now returned to their respective countries for internal consultations.
,BBC
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