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With sanctions and tariffs, US bets on itseconomic power to get what it wants

The US has announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran and has promised to sanction any countries trading with it - including China. It also comes as the US deepens a trade war with its neighbour Canada. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.

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FRANCE2425 Aug 2026, 01:25 pmUpdated 2h ago1 min readEuropeWorld
With sanctions and tariffs, US bets on its economic power to get what it wants

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The US has announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran and has promised to sanction any countries trading with it - including China. It also comes as the US deepens a trade war with its neighbour Canada. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.

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Source: France 24 · FRANCE24. Published 25 Aug 2026, 01:25 pm.

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