Trump Announces Surprise Tariffs on Iran's Partners, Shocking Trade World
US President Donald Trump has once again stirred global markets. On Monday, Trump declared that any country still doing business with Iran would be subject to significant tariffs from the United States. This policy immediately raised concerns about its impact on international trade.
In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump confirmed that the tariffs would reach 25% on any business conducted with the United States. He also emphasized that these regulations would take effect immediately, without providing a transition period or special exemptions for certain countries.
This move is seen as a strong pressure on Iran and a warning to countries that still have trade relations with the Islamic Republic. Trump did not specify which sectors would be affected by the tariffs, but his statement raised the possibility of a broad impact on global trade.
This tariff policy has the potential to spark new tensions, especially with major countries that have trading relationships with Iran, such as China. If strictly enforced, these regulations could disrupt global supply chains and increase the cost of international trade.
Market participants and world governments are now awaiting further clarification from Washington. Without a clear technical explanation, this policy adds to global uncertainty and risks triggering new trade conflicts amidst the still-fragile global economy. (az)
Source: Newsmaker.id
