Trump warned China with 50% tariffs if it militarily helps Iran's terrorist regime

During an interview, the president reiterated his tariff warnings against any country providing military aid to Iran.

US President Donald Trump has warned China that he will impose 50% tariffs on it if it is confirmed that it is providing military assistance to Iran's terrorist regime in the midst of the conflict in the Middle East.

During an interview on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures program, Trump was asked by journalist Maria Bartiromo about whether his tariff warning was specifically aimed at China.

“Yes, China and potentially others. But specifically, yes, China is included,” the president replied, making clear the scope of the measure

The US president maintained that there are versions of possible Chinese military support for Tehran, although he avoided confirming them categorically.

“I've heard rumors, and I don't always trust the news, that China is supplying portable anti-aircraft missiles. I'm not sure that's true. I doubt that they will because I have a relationship with them and I think they wouldn't, although maybe they did it a little at the beginning, but I don't think they will do it now,”

During an interview on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures program, Trump was asked by journalist Maria Bartiromo about whether his tariff warning was specifically aimed at China.

“Yes, China and potentially others. But specifically, yes, China is included,” the president replied, making clear the scope of the measure

The US president maintained that there are versions of possible Chinese military support for Tehran, although he avoided confirming them categorically.

he said.

Despite his doubts, Trump reiterated the warning and raised the tone in the face of an eventual confirmation. “If we catch them doing that, a 50 percent tariff will be imposed on them, which is an astounding amount, an astonishing amount,” underlining the magnitude of the potential economic sanction

The threat is part of a broader strategy of pressure that the president has been deploying in the context of the military conflict with Iran.

President Donald Trump.
Days ago, Trump had already anticipated that any country that supplies arms to the Iranian regime will face immediate tariffs of 50%, with no exceptions.

This measure was proposed a few hours after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran

In the interview with Fox News, Trump also referred to the talks with the Iranians, and expressed his confidence that the terrorist regime will return to the negotiating table, although he clarified that he seeks to obtain all the points demanded by the United States.

“I predict that they will come back and give us everything we want,” he said, adding: “I want everything... They don't have any advantages.”

Trump warned China with 50% tariffs if it militarily helps Iran's terrorist regime

Trump warned China with 50% tariffs if it militarily helps Iran's terrorist regime

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