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Trump Announces 50% Tariffs on Nations Supplying Iran With Weapons

Business & Policy
April 8, 2026

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said any country supplying Iran with military weapons will face immediate 50% tariffs with no exemptions, announcing the duty in a social media post one day after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran.

Reporting by Susan Heavey; Editing by Sharon Singleton

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