Demonstrators display placards calling for US President Donald Trump to intervene in Iran during a protest against the Iranian Government in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, on January 12. Photo / John Macdougall, AFPUS President Donald Trump announces tariffs on countries doing business with IranDemonstrators display placards calling for US President Donald Trump to intervene in Iran during a protest against the Iranian Government in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, on January 12. Photo / John Macdougall, AFPUS President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran, ramping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on a wave of protests. “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. The tariffs announcement comes as Trump mulls possible military action against Iran over the protests.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 13, 2026 02:15 UTC