Trump threatens Iran with 25% tariff over protest crackdown

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a 25% tariff on any country trading with Iran and cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials following violent crackdowns on protesters. Trump declared 'help is coming' and encouraged protesters to document the names of their abusers, promising they would 'pay a big price.' In a Truth Social post, he wrote: 'Iranian Patriots, keep protesting and take over your institutions. Save the names of the killers and abusers. They'll pay a big price. I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials until the senseless killing of protesters stop. Help is on its way.' The announcement follows escalating tensions as Trump reportedly mulls US military invasion in Iran and has been in talks with opposition leaders as protests intensify. Trump also previously labeled Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and two other countries as terrorist organizations, and has revoked over 100,000 visas while posting himself as 'Acting Venezuelan president' in related foreign policy moves. This tariff threat adds to existing pressure on Iran's economy and could impact global trade dynamics, potentially affecting oil prices and international business relationships. What do you think this means for US-Iran relations and the safety of protesters documenting abuses?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/01/14/help-is-coming-theyll-pay-big-price-trump-tells-iranian-protesters/