Trump warns of 50% tariffs if China supplies weapons to Iran

US President Donald Trump warned of imposing 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran, saying the threat was aimed at China. While downplaying the likelihood, he cited reports of missile supplies and cautioned of strict action if confirmed

Washington: The US president said his threat to impose 50% tariffs on goods from countries that sold weapons to Iran was aimed at China.

Trump told Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” that has heard reports of China giving anti-aircraft “shoulder missiles” to Iran. He played down the possibility of China supplying weapons to Iran, but said their goods would be taxed if they did.

“I doubt they would do that, because I have a relationship, and I think they wouldn’t do that, but maybe they did a little bit at the beginning,” Trump said. “But if we catch them doing that, they get a 50% tariff.”