07.02.2026 09:01
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a decree that foresees additional customs duties on countries that receive goods or services from Iran. The decree is expected to come into effect on February 7, 2026. Hours after this signing, Trump stated that the talks with Iran went very well and said that the parties would meet again next week.
In the decree shared by the White House, it was stated that the actions of the Iranian government continue to pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economy.
25% ADDITIONAL TARIFF ON COUNTRIES DOING BUSINESS WITH IRAN
According to the decree, an additional customs duty of up to 25% may be applied to products imported by the U.S. from countries that receive goods or services from Iran, either directly or indirectly.
The U.S. Department of Commerce will identify countries that receive goods or services from Iran in consultation with the Department of State. Following this identification, the President will be advised on whether customs duties will be applied to the products of those countries and, if so, at what rate. The President may amend the decree based on responses or additional information from Iran or other countries.
DECREE IN EFFECT
The Departments of State and Commerce will also monitor trade relations with Iran and relevant countries and will propose additional measures if necessary. The decree will come into effect on February 7, 2026.
FIRST SIGNAL GIVEN ON JANUARY 12
On January 12, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media account that countries doing business with Iran would pay a 25% customs duty on their trade with the U.S. Trump emphasized that the decision was "definite and final," stating that it took effect immediately.
FIRST COMMENT ON IRAN NEGOTIATIONS
Hours after this signing, Trump answered reporters' questions on the presidential plane while traveling from Washington to Florida.
Expressing his satisfaction with the initial talks in Muscat, Trump said, "Today we had very, very good discussions with Russia and Ukraine, and we also had very good discussions with Iran. It seems that Iran wants to make a deal, and they want it very much."
"THE NAVY WILL BE IN IRAN SOON"
Trump recalled that a large navy was sent to the region against Iran, stating, "It will be there soon. We will see how this turns out."
"WE ARE HAVING GOOD DISCUSSIONS WITH IRAN"
Trump emphasized that the U.S. would take the necessary steps but that there was no rush, saying, "If you remember Venezuela, we waited for a while, and we are not in a hurry. We have plenty of time. We are having very good discussions with Iran."
THREATENED IRAN AGAIN
Trump described the meeting between the U.S. negotiating team, consisting of his special representative Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as discussions conducted among "high representatives," stating, "If there is no agreement, it is clear that the consequences will be very severe. Accordingly, everyone knows their cards."
Trump expressed his strong desire to see an agreement reached with Iran under acceptable conditions, saying, "But above all, there will be no nuclear weapons."
NEW MEETING TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
In the early months of his second presidential term, Trump claimed that if the Tehran administration had a positive approach to the currently negotiated conditions as it does now, "there would have already been an agreement between the two countries," stating, "Right now, they are much more willing for an agreement than before."
Emphasizing the need to see the results of the discussions, Trump noted that the parties plan to meet again next week.
TWO COUNTRIES MET IN OMAN
It was reported that the talks in Muscat, facilitated by Oman, were a good start, and the parties decided to continue negotiations and expressed a joint intention for a new round of talks.
WHAT HAPPENED?
With the protests that erupted in Iran in January, tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated, and Trump had signaled that he could use military force to support the protesters.
After Trump announced that he had temporarily suspended the military option following the Tehran administration's decision to halt the execution of protesters, diplomacy had re-entered the scene to resolve the long-standing dispute involving nuclear program and regional security concerns.
It was announced that a meeting would first be held in Istanbul at Turkey's suggestion between the two countries, but the meeting location was later moved to Muscat at Iran's request.