Updated Apr 12, 2026 23:48 IST
Trump has given a stern warning to China, saying that if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran in the Middle East War, heavy tariffs will be imposed against it.
US President Donald Trump has once again threatened to impose 50 percent tariff. This time Trump has threatened China with this tariff. Trump has given a stern warning to China, saying that if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran in the Middle East War, heavy tariffs will be imposed against it. Trump said that if China is caught doing this, a tariff of up to 50 percent will be imposed on its goods coming to America. However, he also said that he hopes that China will not take such a step because he has good relations with China.
Trump told Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures program that he has received reports that China is providing anti-aircraft shoulder missiles to Iran. He downplayed the possibility of China supplying arms to Iran but said that if they did, their goods would be taxed.
Order to impose blockade on Hormuz
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Meanwhile, due to increasing tension between America and Iran, Trump has taken a big decision regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He has ordered the US Navy to blockade this important sea route. Trump said that America’s objective is to make this route free from landmines and safe for international shipping, and Iran will not be allowed to take any kind of economic benefit from this route.
Trump also said in his statement that any ship that tries to pass through this route by paying toll to Iran will be stopped and investigated. He gave a strict warning to Iran and said that if there is any attack on American or peaceful vessels, a strong response will be given. In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have also warned that they have complete control over this waterway and any opponent can be trapped in a deadly trap.
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