U.S. Sanctions

• How a Canadian businessman, his lab got caught in U.S. fentanyl crackdown

  In an interview with Global News, an emotional Bobby Shah denied U.S. civil allegations he is involved in the drug trade. He is fighting U.S. Treasury sanctions imposed on him.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
  
• Russia no longer has ‘most favored nation’ trade status. What happens next?

  President Joe Biden moved Friday, with European and other key allies, to revoke Moscow's ``most favored nation'' trade status.

  World

  Mar 11, 2022
  
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• As Europe faces pressure to ban Russian oil, gas, experts warn of ‘major’ consequences

  An EU boycott would mean higher prices at the pump and on utility bills, and ultimately the threat of an energy crisis and recession.

  World

  Mar 9, 2022
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• U.S. to sanction more than 2 dozen targets involved with Iran arms: official

  The new sanctions fit into U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to limit Iran's regional influence and come a week after U.S.-brokered deals for the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain to normalize ties with Israel.

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2020
• Canada should ‘demand’ the U.S. drop all charges against Meng Wanzhou: Green Party

  Green Party leaders are calling on Canada to demand that the U.S. drop all criminal charges against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and withdraw its extradition request.

  Jul 15, 2020
• U.S. hits Iran with new economic sanctions citing ‘terrorist activities’

  U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin made the announcement at a press conference, citing Iran's "terrorist activities."

  Jan 10, 2020
• China pushes for U.S. to ‘correct’ economic sanctions against Iran

  A foreign ministry spokesman said Beijing opposes nuclear proliferation but rejects Washington's unilateral sanctions.

  World

  Jul 19, 2019
• Turkey accepting shipment of Russian missile system could spark U.S. sanctions

  Washington has repeatedly said that the Russian system is incompatible with NATO systems and is a threat to the F-35.

  World

  Jul 12, 2019
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• North Korea calls South’s fighter jet project an ‘extremely dangerous action’

  The statement also urged South Korea to abandon its "preposterous illusions" for improved ties.

  World

  Jul 11, 2019
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• Iran says no talks with U.S. until sanctions lifted and supreme leader approves

  Iran's intelligence minister has said Tehran and Washington could hold talks only if the United States ended its sanctions and Iran's top authority, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, gave his approval.

  Politics

  Jul 4, 2019