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Trump Imposes 50% Tariff on Weapons Suppliers to Iran

4/8/2026

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  • On April 8, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on countries supplying weapons to Iran via Truth Social.
  • The tariff applies to all goods sold to the United States from those countries, effective immediately with no exemptions.
  • The move follows a two-week ceasefire in which the United States halted strikes on Iran and Iran committed to opening the Strait of Hormuz.