Trump SLAMS Iran Backers—25% Tariffs NOW

(RightWardpress.com) – President Trump slaps a 25% tariff on any nation doing business with brutal Iran regime, effective immediately, as protesters face slaughter.

Story Highlights

Trump announces 25% tariffs on all US business with countries trading with Iran via Truth Social, responding to deadly crackdown on protests.
Iran protests erupt December 28, 2025, over rial collapse; regime kills at least 646, detains over 10,600, cuts internet.
Targets include China, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, UAE—hits globalist enablers of Iran’s tyranny.
White House eyes airstrikes but prioritizes diplomacy; echoes Trump’s maximum pressure success.

Trump’s Bold Tariff Strike Against Iran Backers

President Donald Trump announced on January 12, 2026, via Truth Social that countries doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran face 25% tariffs on all US trade, effective immediately. This targets nations like China, Russia, Brazil, Turkey, and UAE. The move pressures Iran’s regime amid nationwide protests sparked by the rial’s collapse. Protesters challenge Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who deploys deadly force while staging pro-regime rallies chanting “Death to America.”

Protests Escalate as Regime Crushes Dissent

Protests began December 28, 2025, over economic collapse from sanctions and mismanagement. By January 12, 2026, Human Rights Activists News Agency reports 646 killed and 10,600 detained. Iran cuts internet and phone lines to hide atrocities. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims control and readiness for war or talks. Pro-regime demonstrations on January 11-12 counter the unrest. Trump noted January 11 that Iran seeks negotiations, pairing tariffs with military threats.

White House Stance: Diplomacy First, Force Ready

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed January 12 that military options like airstrikes remain on the table, but diplomacy leads. This revives Trump’s first-term maximum pressure campaign, which withdrew from the JCPOA nuclear deal and imposed secondary sanctions. Iran blames America and Israel for protests. NATO chief Mark Rutte monitors tensions, stressing allied safety. The tariff links trade to human rights, unlike past actions on China or steel.

Economic Weapon Hits Iran’s Global Allies

Affected countries face 25% hikes on US imports, disrupting supply chains. Short-term, China and Russia exports suffer; long-term, risks broader trade wars or Iran concessions. This mirrors 2025 tariffs on Nigeria and steel, enforced rapidly via executive action. US consumers may see higher prices, but supporters view it as defending freedom against terror sponsors. Iranian protesters gain leverage; regime hardliners face isolation. Implementation details pending formal order.

Uncertainties persist: death toll varies between sources, and exact enforcement mechanics unclear without updates post-January 12. Traders urge caution amid rising tensions.