Trump issues ‘staggering’ 50% tariff warning to China over Iran weapons reports
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China of imposing a “staggering” 50% tariff if Beijing provides weapons or military assistance to Iran amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. During an interview with Fox News, Trump was asked by the anchor whether his earlier warning of levying 50% tariff on countries helping Iran was targeting China. “Yes, China and potentially others. But specifically, yes, China is included,” the US president responded. 🇺🇸 “I hear news reports about China giving the shoulder missiles. 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, but I don’t think they would anymore. But if we catch them doing that… pic.twitter.com/JC0D36fp9O — Commentary: Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) April 12, 2026 Trump further said, “I hear news reports about China giving the shoulder missiles. 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 …
