Sanctions and embargoes

Here’s how much control the president has over the U.S. economy

About 50% of Americans believe the result of the 2024 presidential election will directly affect their personal finances, according to…

U.S. widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow

The United States widened its sanctions against Russia Wednesday as G7 leaders prepared to gather in Italy for a summit…

Trump suggests tariffs against nations including China over illegal immigration

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he may impose tariffs on countries, including China, that do not curb the flow of undocumented immigrants…

U.S. issues hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia, takes aim at Chinese companies

The United States on Wednesday issued hundreds of fresh sanctions targeting Russia over the war in Ukraine in action that took aim at Moscow’s circumvention of Western…

Hike tariffs on Chinese EVs, Senate Democrats urge Biden administration

Three Senate Democrats from auto manufacturing states on Thursday urged the Biden administration to hike import tariffs on Chinese electric…

China opposes U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies for Russia-related reasons

China firmly opposes the United States imposing sanctions on Chinese enterprises for Russia-related reasons, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Monday. China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard the legitimate…

China expresses concerns to U.S. over tariffs, sanctions in Beijing talks

China’s financial officials expressed concerns to visiting U.S. Treasury officials about U.S. tariffs, investment restrictions and sanctions set up to…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia before an expected meeting with Putin

Joined by his top military officials handling his nuclear-capable weapons and munitions factories, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived…