US imposed 25 Pc Tariff On Countries Doing Business With Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that countries maintaining commercial ties with Iran will face economic penalties from Washington.

In a social media post today, Mr Trump said any nation doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran would be subject to a 25% tariff on all trade conducted with the United States, effective immediately.

Meanwhile, the White House has said President Trump is keeping all options open in dealing with Iran,



including military action, but diplomacy remains his first choice.

Interacting with the media, US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump believes in exploring diplomatic messages from Iran, even though public statements from Tehran differ from what the US is hearing privately. She added that Trump is not afraid to use military force if he thinks it is necessary. Ms Leavitt also confirmed that Trump is scheduled to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday.