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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Washington, January 12 (Xinhua) — Any country doing business with Iran must pay a 25 percent tariff on all business with the United States, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday on the social media platform TruthSocial.
The "final and final" decree takes effect immediately, he wrote.
This marked the latest escalation of Washington's campaign of economic pressure on Iran. Trump had previously stated repeatedly that his administration was considering "some very strong options," including potential military action.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said Monday that diplomacy remains the preferred U.S. approach on Iran, though military options are not ruled out if necessary. "President Trump has always said diplomacy is the first option," she said on Fox News. "However, he is not afraid to use the lethal force and might of the U.S. military if and when he deems it necessary," the official added. –0–
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