Donald Trump's executive order states that tariffs may be imposed on goods imported into the United States from a country that directly or indirectly buys, imports or otherwise acquires any goods or services from Iran. The document does not specify a specific customs duty rate, an example of 25%.
Already in mid-January, the president announced the imposition of secondary tariffs on countries trading with Iran.
What tariffs did Donald Trump impose?
In which country did the US-Iran negotiations take place?
What did the US Department of State announce on Friday?
How did Iran respond to US calls to stop uranium enrichment?
Earlier on Friday, the US Department of State announced sanctions on 15 entities, two persons and 14 individuals belonging to a shadow fleet linked to the illegal trade of Iranian crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemicals.
US and Iran negotiations in Oman
Decisions on sanctions and tariffs were announced on the day when U.S.-Iranian negotiations took place in Oman, lasting several hours. According to Reuters During the talks, Iran rejected American calls to halt uranium enrichment.
The agency's source noted that Iran is, however, ready to discuss the “level and purity” of the enriched raw material or alternative solutions, such as the creation of a regional consortium that would deal with it. The diplomat added that, according to Iranian representatives, American negotiators “seem to understand their position” and are showing flexibility towards Tehran's demands. Both sides assured their readiness to resume negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program, which raises concerns in the West.
However, Washington wanted to expand the topic of talks to include Iran's ballistic missile program, Tehran's support for armed groups in the region such as Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the Houthis in Yemen, as well as the treatment of its own citizens by the Iranian authorities.
According to a Reuters source during Friday's talks the topic of missiles was not discussed. Iran has previously signaled that it rejects US demands to end uranium enrichment and other issues.
Repeated threats against Iran
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran with intervention, including a military attack, in recent weeks. The United States has strengthened its military presence in the Middle East, and Iran announced that in the event of aggression it would respond by attacking American military installations in the region.
The US Virtual Embassy in Iran issued a statement on Friday in which recommends Americans leave the country. He also warns that flight cancellations should be taken into account and “if it is safe” to consider traveling by land to Turkey or Armenia.
