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US Expands Iran Sanctions, Pressures G20 as China Pushes Back

The US is pushing for tougher global economic isolation of Iran at the G20, escalating tensions with both China and Europe as new sanctions target Chinese-linked entities and spark sharp warnings from Beijing.

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Key moments · 7

US imposes new Iran sanctions, targets China-linked entities

Euronews ↗

US pushes allies at G20 to join Iran sanctions effort

in.gr ↗

Treasury Secretary Bessent seeks global backing against Iran

New York Post ↗

G20 finance ministers debate tariffs, Iran, and China trade

The Hill ↗

China rejects G20 consensus on 'cheap exports' and trade rules

The Independent ↗

US threatens secondary sanctions on Iran's business partners

CNBC ↗

G20 ends with split on China, unity on Iran pressure

Japan Times ↗

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  1. Bessent: China not among countries agreeing ‘cheap exports’ are unsustainable
    The Hill
  2. At G20, Treasury Secretary Bessent said all members align on cheap exports, except for one
    Fast Company
  3. Scott Bessent exposes China as sole nation resisting the global plan to block cheap exports
    The Independent
  4. G20 finance chiefs — except China — back action on distorted trade
    Japan Times
  5. Scott Bessent Urges G20 Trade Barriers Against China Surplus
    Time.news

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  1. G20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissent
    © Gerald Herbert, AP
  2. Bessent Says China Prevented G20 Communique Over Imbalance Spat
    Bloomberg Economics
  3. China dissented from G20 statement opposing 'cheap exports' flooding market, Bessent says
    CNBC
  4. At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports
    The New York Times
  5. G20 finance leaders close talks marked by U.S. welcoming Russia
    Japan Times

35 articles

  1. Trump welcomes Russia back to the G20. Europe isn’t having it.
    Politico
  2. 'Troubling Signal': Russia FM's Surprise Appearance At US-Hosted G20 Draws European Pushback
    Top World News- News18.com
  3. Bessent Faces G20 Credibility Test Amid Interventions
    Bloomberg
  4. Russian finance minister, invited by Trump, draws objections at G-20 meeting
    World
  5. U.S. irks G20 ministers by inviting Russia, barring some journalists
    Japan Times

5 articles

  1. Treasury Bars Major Outlets From G20 As Trump Attacks NBC Anchor
    Time.news
  2. US Treasury bars certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina
    © Kent NISHIMURA, AFP
  3. US Treasury Bars Reporters From Several Outlets From G20 Meeting
    Bloomberg Economics
  4. Bessent faces G20 test as Iran war, tariffs, U.S. debt rattle markets
    Breaking News on Seeking Alpha Business & Economy
  5. Scott Bessent Faces G20 Diplomacy Test Amid Trade, Iran and Bond Pressures
    Time.news

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    Tabnak