Jan 09 Why Trump’s sanctions threat revives painful memories for Iraqis By Yasmeen Alamiri, Gretchen Frazee Thirty years after devastating sanctions were first imposed on Iraq, President Donald Trump’s threat of new sanctions is a chilling reminder for Iraqis of the pain they experienced amid policies of global economic pressure. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 6:37 Why U.S. and China are still ‘very far away’ from ending trade war On Friday, the Trump administration and China announced the first phase of a deal to de-escalate the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. But the agreement, positioned by the White House as a major victory, has prompted many… Continue watching
Dec 11 WATCH: Pompeo announces Iran sanctions targeting transportation companies By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The sanctions target Iran's state shipping line and a China-based company that has been involved in delivering missile parts to Iran. Continue reading
Dec 06 U.S. hits Iran-backed Iraqi militia leaders with sanctions By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Trump administration on Friday slapped sanctions on three Iran-backed Iraqi militia leaders for violent suppression of protests that have wracked the country. The Treasury and the State Department also hit a wealthy Iraqi businessman with sanctions for bribery and… Continue reading
Oct 14 Trump says new sanctions coming to pressure Turkey amid Syria offensive Targeting Turkey's economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions Monday aimed at restraining the Turks' assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria -- an assault Turkey began after Trump announced he was moving U.S. troops out of the way. Continue reading
Oct 11 WATCH: White House says Turkey could face new sanctions By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at the White House on Friday the U.S. hopes it will not have to use its new, expanded sanctions authority President Donald Trump has authorized. Continue reading
Sep 20 WATCH: U.S. imposes sanctions against Iran national bank President Donald Trump also signaled Friday that he's not inclined to authorize an immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attacks on the Saudi oil industry, saying he believes showing restraint "shows far more strength" and he wants… Continue reading
Sep 20 Fuel shortage has Cubans waiting hours in line for gas By Andrea Rodriguez, Michael Weissenstein, Associated Press Increasingly, gas stations are running out with people still waiting in line because of a fuel shortage blamed on the Trump administration. Continue reading
Sep 06 U.S. limits amount of money Americans can send to Cuba By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Changes announced by the Treasury Department will limit remittances to $1,000 per person per quarter when they take effect on Oct. 9. Continue reading
Sep 04 U.S. adds new sanctions and reward to further pressure Iran By Matthew Lee, Associated Press In announcing these new steps, U.S. officials appeared to dampen expectations for European-led efforts to salvage the remainder of the nuclear deal. Continue reading