President Donald Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on China if it provides military support to Iran, while simultaneously promoting Venezuelan oil as an alternative supply, linking trade policy and energy strategy amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Trump said China would face steep economic consequences if reports of planned weapons transfers to Iran prove accurate. "If we catch them doing that, they get a 50 per cent tariff, which is a staggering amount," he said, adding that China could instead turn to energy markets aligned with U.S. interests, stating, "China can send their ships to us. China can send their ships to Venezuela. We told them to buy from Venezuela."
