The sanctions were the first to directly target members of Lebanon’s Parliament and underscored the White House’s intention to ratchet up pressure on Iran by punishing groups tied to its government.
Author: ALAN RAPPEPORT
Trade Wars Stoke Economic Fear as G-20 Finance Ministers Gather in Japan
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will meet China’s central bank governor in the first meeting of senior officials from the countries since trade talks broke down.
Trump Overrules Own Experts on Sanctions, in Favor to North Korea
“President Trump likes Chairman Kim, and he doesn’t think these sanctions will be necessary,” said Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the White House press secretary.
Trump Optimistic on Trade Deal With China, but May Keep Tariffs Anyway
The president described negotiations between American and Chinese officials in positive terms, but said, “Without the tariffs, we wouldn’t be talking.”