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Posted on 01/12/2026 3:49:56 PM PST by Libloather
President Donald Trump announced what he described as an immediate and "final" trade order targeting Iran and its global partners.
In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said any country that continues doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran would be hit with a 25% tariff on all trade with the U.S.
The president wrote: "Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America. This Order is final and conclusive. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
The post came amid heightened tension with Iran as the country entered its fifteenth day of spiraling protests in which hundreds of people have been reported to have been killed since Dec. 28.
According to the Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA), the deaths of 544 people have been confirmed so far and "dozens of additional cases remain under review."
Trump's trade tariff announcement, which could impact China, Brazil, Turkey and Russia, also came as U.S. officials urged citizens to consider leaving Iran, according to a Department of State statement.
"U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages, plan alternative means of communication, and, if safe to do so, consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Türkiye," the statement said.
Officials also urged citizens to avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and remain aware of their surroundings.
The statement confirmed that protests across Iran were intensifying and may turn violent, resulting in arrests and injuries.
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That tariff policy was a grim joke that crossed my mind when someone today said “So what are some options to honor the promise to the Iranian dissidents that if more got killed by the regime the theocratic leaders would face harsh measures by the US?
It was a grim joke not worth writing out. But it came true.
“”Thank you for your attention to this matter!””
I’ll keep saying it until the cows come home, I guess.
“WHO” is “YOU” he’s thanking and for “WHAT”? Someone said it’s a habit he picked up from dealing in RE in NYC...IMO writing it makes no sense...
Maybe he’s thanking the Iranians? LOL
The French provided significant support during the American Revolution. This Revolution in Iran is nearly as significant for world history. America support of the Iran Revolution could be what it takes to achieve the ultimate victory over Islamic dogma .
We buy a ton of stuff from China, including much of our medical supplies. That tariff is going to hit American consumers hard, especially health care costs.
A support which helped bankrupt France and cost Louis XVI his head.
A long time ago a famous person wrote-—
THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD
With his pen Trump is putting major pressure on Iran without use of our military.
Is this tariff additive / cumulative?
That is, if TVs imported into the USA from China are presently charged a 10% tariff, does the total now go to 35%?
If sustained, that would be a big hit on Chinese TV manufacturers.
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