Iran's main trade partners at risk of Trump tariff threat
Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 13, 2026
US President Donald Trump has said he is imposing a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran. Here are the main players who could lose out if they continue trade with Iran: - China - More than a quarter of Iran's trade takes place with China, with $18 billion in imports and $14.5 billion in exports in 2024, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data. Hydroc
US President Donald Trump has said he is imposing a 25 percent tariff on any country doing business with Iran. Here are the main players who could lose out if they continue trade with Iran: - China - More than a quarter of Iran's trade takes place with China, with $18 billion in imports and $14.5 billion in exports in 2024, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) data. Hydroc