U.S. to impose 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran as 2000 killed in protests

Trump announced that the U.S. will implement a 25% tariff on countries doing deals with Iran, which is currently killing its own people for protesting against the government.

Trump to impose 25% tariff

President Donald Trump, through his social media, announced that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on any country that has ongoing deals with Iran. It comes as a response to Iran's inhumane actions against its own people, who just want their voices to be heard by the government.

"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. This Order is final and conclusive...." - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP pic.twitter.com/UQ1ylPezs9

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 12, 2026

“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. This Order is final and conclusive.” Trump posted

One of the protesters, Efran Sultani, has been sentenced to death and will be executed tomorrow. It is being said that this decision was taken in haste. This is not just one case; but thousands have been killed, and there is no accountability.

Erfan Soltani is scheduled to be executed by hanging in Iran in 48 hours.

He was arrested in Karaj on January 9 for taking part in the protests. His family was given just 10 minutes to say goodbye. No lawyer. No fair trial. Days later, the Islamic regime sentenced him to death.… pic.twitter.com/jxRwCJznpj

— Sarah Raviani (@sarahraviani) January 12, 2026

Protests have erupted in all 31 provinces of Iran with demands for the removal of the government, starting out as a response to economic instability become anti-Islamic government protests. Over 2000 have been killed.