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Donald Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Countries Supplying Weapons to Iran
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on any country that supplies weapons to Iran, signaling a hardline stance on military cooperation with Tehran.
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In a post on his social media platform Truth Social on April 8, Trump said the United States would introduce punitive trade measures against such countries without exception.
“A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately. There will be no exclusions or exemptions!” he wrote.
The warning comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with no indication of a breakthrough in ongoing standoffs.
According to Reuters, Iran has shown no willingness to comply with an ultimatum issued by Donald Trump on April 7, which called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or risk severe strikes on civilian infrastructure. Iranian officials have rejected both the deadline and proposals for a temporary ceasefire.
A senior Iranian source said Tehran is insisting that any negotiations can only proceed after the US and Israel halt their military actions permanently, provide guarantees against future strikes, and compensate for damages.
The source also indicated that Iran seeks to retain direct control over the Strait of Hormuz, including the ability to impose transit fees on international shipping.
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The waterway is considered one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, linking the Persian Gulf with global markets and serving as the main export route for oil from major producers such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Iraq.
The escalating standoff has also prompted urgent diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. According to CNN, regional intermediaries have put forward a 45-day ceasefire proposal aimed at halting hostilities and restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The plan was delivered to both Washington and Tehran late on April 5 and is being framed as a last attempt to avert large-scale strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.
However, the proposal has not yet been approved by US President Donald Trump, and US officials have signaled limited optimism about an immediate agreement. A White House representative described the proposal as “one of many ideas,” indicating that discussions remain ongoing.
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