Trump Threatens China

Washington has expressed willingness to impose a 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods if it is proven that Beijing has supplied military equipment or supplies to Iran. In an interview with Fox News, Trump emphasized that this decision would have severe economic consequences for China.

The President described the proposed tariff's "astonishing" size as a tool to deter other countries from providing military support to Iran. The U.S. administration's approach aligns with its maximum pressure policy against Tehran. The White House consistently seeks to curb the growth of Iran's defense capabilities by using the mechanism of trade sanctions against major economic players, particularly China.