U.S. imposes sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft
The United States imposed further sanctions on Russian oil companies, the U.S. Department of Treasury said in a press release.
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USA and EU to discuss sanctions against Russia in Washington
AP reports that Washington and Brussels will hold a meeting on new sanctions against Russia, with U.S. authorities considering a second phase of restrictions.
U.S. to strengthen sanctions against Russia only with EU support
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had met with EU Commission Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan.
Budapest may host meeting of leaders of Russia, U.S. and Ukraine
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not rule out that the trilateral summit of Russia, the United States and Ukraine could take place in Budapest.
U.S. hits Iran with biggest sanctions in 6 years
The United States imposed sanctions on 50 individuals and entities from Iran, and more than 50 ships controlled by that country over what Washington called their involvement in oil trade.
Bessent urges Europe to join possible sanctions against Russia
The United States will urge its European allies to follow the example of Washington if it sets 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers, U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent said.
U.S. expects "flurry" of trade deals in July
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects "a flurry" of deals ahead of the July 9 deadline and wanted to keep up pressure on trading partners.
US increases sanctions pressure on Iran ahead of talks
The US Treasury Department has signed two new orders on anti-Iranian sanctions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the new sanctions would impact Iran's "shadow fleet".
Beijing and Washington to discuss trade in London
Delegations of the US and Chinese governments will hold trade talks in London. Donald Trump noted that the USA has made significant progress in the agreement with China.
U.S. holds productive trade talks with China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported "substantial progress" in U.S. talks with China’s top economic officials to de-escalate a damaging trade war. According to Bessent, U.S. President Donald Trump was fully …
