Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:09pm on 12 Apr 2026,Sunday International
US President Donald Trump has warned China of imposing a steep 50% tariff if it is found supplying weapons to Iran during the ongoing conflict. The threat comes amid rising geopolitical tensions and stalled diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. Trump described the potential tariffs as “staggering,” signaling strong economic retaliation against any country aiding Iran militarily. The warning follows intelligence concerns over possible Chinese involvement in arming Tehran, though Beijing has denied such claims. The move is expected to further strain US-China relations and escalate global trade and security tensions surrounding the Iran conflict. (PC: X)
