With sanctions and tariffs, US bets on its economic 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.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: France 24
Categorie: economy
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:25:54 GMT