Trump Says China Faces ‘Massive Consequences’ If They Provide Iran Weapons

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

President Donald Trump warned China on Sunday it would face a tariff among other “staggering” consequences if it provided weapons to Iran. Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in a Sunday morning…

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