Addressing Threats To The United States By The Government Of Iran

The order intensifies U.S. economic pressure against Iran by penalizing third countries that engage in trade with Iran, escalating efforts to address perceived threats from the Iranian government.

What the order does ​

• Authorizes additional tariffs (e.g. 25%) on imports from any country buying goods or services from Iran.
• Assigns the Secretary of Commerce to identify countries trading with Iran and recommend action.
• Directs the Secretary of State to determine and recommend tariff rates once a country is identified.
• Allows ongoing monitoring and further action if current measures are ineffective.
• Authorizes key agencies to implement, adjust, or enforce the order as needed.

Who it affects ​

• Foreign countries that purchase, import, or acquire goods or services from Iran.
• U.S. importers and businesses that source goods from such countries.
• Agencies responsible for national security, trade, and economic enforcement.

Context ​

The order builds on longstanding U.S. sanctions targeting Iran, aiming to isolate it further by extending economic penalties to its trading partners.