Trump Issues Executive Order to Impose Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran

Sat Feb 07 2026 07:50:45 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a move to pressure nations maintaining trade relations with Iran, President Trump has signed an executive order that indicates possible tariffs on imported goods from those countries, echoing prior threats of a 25% tariff. This tactic aims to enforce U.S. policy against Iran's nuclear ambitions amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs up to 25% on countries that trade with Iran. The order reflects ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran and is part of a broader strategy to curb Iran's nuclear program, as both nations engage in diplomatic talks in Oman.

US President Donald Trump has announced an executive order that could impose additional tariffs on nations that continue trade with Iran. The order, signed on Friday, does not specify an exact tariff rate but references 25% as a possible example. It aims to target goods imported into the US from countries that 'directly or indirectly purchase, import, or otherwise acquire any goods or services from Iran.'

While Trump has not commented directly on the order, he reiterated the necessity for Iran to abandon nuclear weapon aspirations while speaking from Air Force One on Friday evening. This order comes amidst ongoing negotiations between US and Iranian officials in Oman, marking a period of heightened tension and hostility between the two nations after several weeks of threats.

Earlier in the year, Trump also threatened a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran through a post on Truth Social, stating, '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.'

The executive order is described by the White House as reaffirming an 'ongoing national emergency' with respect to Iran, holding the country accountable for its nuclear ambitions, support for terrorism, and destabilizing activities in the region.

Iran has not immediately responded to Trump's latest orders. This situation arises amid Trump's intensifying rhetoric towards Iran's leadership, indicating that further military actions could be contemplated if a deal regarding their nuclear program is not reached.

Trump characterized the ongoing discussions in Oman as positive, stating, 'Iran looks like it wants to make a deal very badly.

Both Iranian and US officials have expressed a willingness to engage diplomatically, with negotiators returning to their capitals for consultations following the talks.