This isn't just standard diplomatic friction; it’s a full-throttle fusion of trade policy and national security. By dangling a massive tax over one of the world's largest export economies, the administration is signaling that the era of "polite" sanctions is over. For China, the choice is stark—maintain its military partnership with Tehran or protect its access to the American consumer market.

If enacted, a levy of this magnitude would send shockwaves through global supply chains, potentially reshaping everything from tech manufacturing to retail prices. It’s a classic "maximum pressure" play, turning the U.S. economy into a powerful geopolitical lever. Whether this leads to a strategic pivot or a full-blown trade war, the message is clear: the cost of doing business just went up.

In a strongly worded statement circulating on social media, Kasparian argued that prioritising Israel in foreign policy decisions risks isolating key partners and undermining international cooperation, particularly as divisions grow among Western nations over the war in Gaza.

Her remarks come amid rising diplomatic tensions between Israel and several European countries, including Spain, which have taken more critical positions on Israel’s military operations and humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

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