The US has issued an Executive Order authorising additional tariffs of up to 25% on imports from any country that directly or indirectly trades with Iran. The measure, effective from 7 February 2026, expands existing sanctions by targeting third countries engaged in commercial relationships with Tehran, with implementation subject to determinations by the Secretaries of Commerce and State.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order, “Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Iran,” on 6 February, which imposes additional tariffs on imports from countries that trade with Iran, building upon decades of US sanctions dating back to 1995.
A fact sheet on the executive order has also released on the same day.
According to the order, an additional ad valorem duty (up to 25% cited as an example) may be imposed on goods imported from any country that directly or indirectly purchases, imports, or otherwise acquires goods or services from Iran.
Under the implementation process, the Secretary of Commerce first determines whether a foreign country trades with Iran.
Following this finding, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretaries of the Treasury, Commerce, and Homeland Security, as well as the U.S. Trade Representative, recommends whether tariffs should be imposed and at what level. The President then makes the final determination on whether and to what extent to apply the additional duties.
The order went into effect on 7 February 2026.
