Trump warns China of 'staggering' 50% tariff if caught supplying military aid to Iran

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., discusses reports alleging China provided military aid to Iran and U.S.-Iran talks ending without a peace deal on ‘The Big Weekend Show.’ President Donald Trump warned China could face "staggering" new tariffs if caught supplying military aid to Iran, escalating tensions as the U.S. prepares to squeeze the regime with a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. "Maybe they [provided military aid to Iran] a little bit at the beginning, but I don't think they would anymore, no," Trump said in an exclusive "Sunday Morning Futures" interview. "But if we catch them doing that, they get a 50% tariff, which is a staggering amount." House Foreign Affairs Committee member Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., warned that China risks serious economic consequences should it wade too far into the conflict, arguing Beijing "has an interest not to tick o