Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran

Key Points

• President Trump signed an order that allows the U.S. to put extra taxes, called tariffs, on goods from any country that does business with Iran. This is meant to discourage other nations from helping Iran's economy.
• The Department of Commerce will track which countries are buying things from Iran, even if they do it indirectly through other people. If a country is found to be trading with Iran, they could face a 25% tax on the products they sell to the United States.
• The goal of this policy is to increase financial pressure on the Iranian government. The U.S. government states that Iran's actions continue to be a threat to national security, and this move aims to stop money from flowing into that country.
• This order takes effect on February 7, 2026. The President has the power to change or cancel these taxes if a country stops trading with Iran or if the Iranian government changes its behavior to better align with U.S. interests.
• Americans might see price changes for products made in countries that continue to trade with Iran. If a major trading partner is hit with these tariffs, the cost of the items they sell in U.S. stores could go up for everyday shoppers.

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