Category: United States International Relations

Why Trump’s Iran Address Failed to Soothe Markets

The New York Times – Business:
Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s New Leader, Delcy Rodríguez

The New York Times – Business:
Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.
Trump Officials Try to Fight Foreign Disinformation They Once Dismissed

The New York Times – Business:
The war in Iran has exposed the need to mount a defense against foreign influence campaigns, officials and experts say.
After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table

The New York Times – Business:
Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.
Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran

The New York Times – Business:
Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.
Russian Oil Shipment Puts Focus on Kremlin Spy Outpost in Cuba

The New York Times – Business:
Moscow may be challenging President Trump’s effort to choke Cuba’s economy. China also has suspected listening posts on the island.
Trump Faces Blowback on Easing Iran Oil Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump once assailed the Obama administration for making cash payments to Iran. Now he supports sanctions relief that could give the country a $14 billion windfall.
U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.
U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.
U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.
Trump Officials Look to More Managed Approach to Trade With China

The New York Times – Business:
The administration has begun discussing a new “Board of Trade” with China to try to balance what U.S. officials see as an unequal economic relationship.
Why Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Problem Is Going Global

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump is getting little to no support so far for his call that other countries do their part to try to ease an energy crisis prompted by U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.