Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran

Key Points

• The U.S. will now place extra taxes, called tariffs, on products coming from any country that does business with Iran. This order expands a long-standing national emergency meant to address threats to U.S. national security and the economy.
• The Department of Commerce will monitor foreign nations to see if they are buying Iranian oil, goods, or services. If a country is found to be trading with Iran, the U.S. may add a 25% tax to the products that country exports to the United States.
• This policy aims to isolate the Iranian government financially. By taxing countries that trade with Iran, the U.S. hopes to discourage other nations from providing the Iranian regime with the money it needs to operate.
• This change could lead to higher prices for American shoppers if the taxed countries raise their prices to cover the new costs. There is also a risk that affected countries might retaliate by placing their own taxes on American-made goods.
• The order, signed by President Donald J. Trump, takes effect on February 7, 2026. The President has the power to adjust these taxes or remove them if a country stops trading with Iran or if the Iranian government changes its behavior.

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