US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, prompting strong opposition from China’s embassy in Washington, which called it “coercion” and “pressure”. Trump described the order as “final and conclusive”. The embassy criticized it as Washington’s “long-arm jurisdiction”.
On January 13, 2026, US President Donald Trump announced a new tariff measure imposing a 25% duty on any country conducting business with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The order takes effect immediately and applies to all business with the United States. Trump stated: “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.”
China’s embassy in Washington responded swiftly, calling the measure “coercion” and “pressure” in a statement to the South China Morning Post. The embassy opposed Washington’s “long-arm jurisdiction,” viewing it as interference in normal trade between other nations. The incident highlights tensions between China and the US over international trade and foreign policy. Keywords include Iran, Donald Trump, US, China, India, and Tehran.
The tariff could impact global trade dynamics, especially for partners like China and India engaging with Iran. Trump’s decision appears as further pressure on Iran, continuing his administration’s tough stance. China stresses upholding international law and freedom of trade between countries.
