The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.
Category: Embargoes and Sanctions
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Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements
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At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports
The New York Times – Business:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
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What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil Deal
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says US Has Support for Economic War Against Iran
The New York Times – Business:The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering.
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U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions
The New York Times – Business:The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.
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U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The New York Times – Business:The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
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China Pushes Back After Trump Tightens the Screws on Iran
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration risks a clash with Beijing as it tries to cut off Iran’s economic lifelines without upending a fragile U.S.-China truce.
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The Heat on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Grows
The New York Times – Business:Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plans to intervene in bond markets have drawn widespread criticism, including from a prominent former mentor.
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Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy
The New York Times – On the Runway:Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
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Which Countries Could Be Hurt Most by Trump’s Plan to Hit Iran’s Economy?
The New York Times – Business:President Trump has threatened economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran as he seeks to add pressure on Tehran to negotiate an end to the war.
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Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
The New York Times – Business:President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
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Iran war: Trump tries economic pressure — again
The New York Times – On the Runway:Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.