President Trump said he would like to see tariffs on Iran included in a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia and those supporting its war against Ukraine, even though U.S.-Iran trade is minimal.
President Donald Trump said he would like to see tariffs on Iran added to a bill that would impose economic sanctions on Russia and those supporting its war against Ukraine, according to CNBC.
Trump said he’d “like to see tariffs on Iran” incorporated into the measure, framing the request as part of a broader effort tied to the sanctions legislation currently under consideration.
The push comes despite the fact that trade between the United States and Iran is minimal. CNBC characterized the trade relationship between the two countries as “trivial,” raising questions about the practical impact such tariffs would have.
The underlying bill is designed to target Russia and countries or entities that support its ongoing war against Ukraine. Trump’s suggestion would broaden the scope of the legislation to include Iran.
CNBC reported the comments on July 30, 2026. Further details on the timing, mechanics, or likelihood of the Iran tariffs being added to the bill were not provided in the source.
Why it matters
Expanding a Russia-focused sanctions bill to include tariffs on Iran signals a willingness to widen economic pressure on U.S. adversaries. However, with U.S.-Iran trade described as trivial, the measure may carry more symbolic than economic weight.