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US sanctions Iran but may exempt China amid trade talks

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The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran financially, targeting its global economic connections. However, analysts suggest that China, Iran's largest trading partner, may receive a pass due to upcoming trade discussions between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. While the U.S. aims to pressure Iran, it must balance this with avoiding increased tensions with China, which could harm the American economy. China has stated its cooperation with Iran adheres to international law and will not be disrupted, indicating it will likely comply minimally without openly confronting the U.S. AI

RANK_REASON US Treasury announces new sanctions policy targeting Iran, with significant implications for international trade relations with China. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Didi Tang, Farnoush Amiri, The Associated Press ·

    The U.S. declared an ‘onslaught’ on Iran. China’s banks got a pass

    China buys 80% of Iran's oil exports. Treasury sanctioned a tanker and a Hong Kong shipper — not the banks tied to the U.S. financial system.

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