1 of 1
Story summary
- 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.
