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Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump's 'economic D-Day' mean?
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Iran maintains trade relationships with China, Russia, India, and several other nations that have continued despite U.S. sanctions. According to the U.S. Treasury Department, China is Iran's largest trading partner, followed by the United Arab Emirates and India. In 2025, Trump administration officials announced plans for increased economic pressure on Iran, though specific implementation details were not immediately detailed.
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