Aug 07 Trump: Sanctions reinstated against Iran for “world peace” By Susannah George, Zeke Miller, Associated Press In an early-morning tweet, Trump said the re-imposition of sanctions mean, "Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States." "I am asking for WORLD PEACE, nothing less!" he added. Continue reading
Aug 01 Trump imposes sanctions on Turkish officials over detained American pastor By Ken Thomas, Associated Press The White House is announcing that the Treasury Department is imposing sanctions on two Turkish officials over a detained American pastor who is being tried on espionage and terror-related charges. Continue reading
Jun 11 U.S. hits Russian firms with sanctions over cyberattacks By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The sanctions freeze any assets that the five businesses and three executives may have in U.S. jurisdictions and bar Americans from doing business with them. Continue reading
May 07 What scrapping the Iran nuclear deal could mean for the U.S. By Larisa Epatko President Donald Trump faces a May 12 deadline to waive sanctions on Iran and remain in compliance with the landmark nuclear agreement. What happens if he re-imposes the sanctions? Should the U.S. stay in the deal at all? Here is… Continue reading
May 05 Trump exit from Iran nuclear deal enters uncharted territory By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press If President Trump follows through on his threat to pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal on May 12, the rest of the world will be thrust into uncharted territory. Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. hits 7 Russian oligarchs, 17 officials with additional sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Senior Trump administration officials cast the penalties as part of a concerted and ongoing effort by the U.S. to push back Russian President Vladimir Putin's government, emphasizing that since Trump took office last year, the U.S. has punished 189 Russian-related… Continue reading
Mar 27 More than 20 countries have expelled Russian diplomats. Now what? By Larisa Epatko We asked experts about the latest expulsions and and what's next for Russia and the U.S. Continue reading
Feb 23 Trump to announce new North Korea sanctions By Associated Press The Trump administration is hitting more than 50 vessels, shipping companies and trade businesses with sanctions in the latest bid to turn up the pressure on North Korea over its nuclear program, a senior administration official said Friday. Continue reading
Jan 30 Watch 5:19 Why the U.S. is naming wealthy Russians with ties to Putin By PBS News Hour The Trump administration says it won’t impose any of the sanctions that Congress overwhelmingly voted to level at Russia for meddling in the 2016 U.S. elections. Part of the measure directed the Treasury Department to compile a list of Russian… Continue watching
Jan 26 U.S. hits Ukraine separatists, Russia officials with sanctions By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Friday it will punish 21 people and nine companies with sanctions over Russia's actions in Ukraine and annexation of Crimea. Continue reading