United States announces new sanctions on Iran and considers China tariffs

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The United States is considering a new 7.5% tariff on Chinese imports to counter industrial overcapacity. If implemented, this would bring total tariffs on Chinese goods to approximately 20%, ahead of a scheduled summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in late September.

Simultaneously, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a major economic campaign targeting the Iranian regime. The sanctions expansion includes the cryptocurrency, gold, technology, aviation, and maritime sectors, with over 60 individuals, organizations, and vessels already added to the list. The Treasury has also warned of secondary sanctions against third-party countries that maintain trade relations with Iran.

In North America, trade tensions persist as President Trump announced plans to increase customs duties on Canadian imports—including cars, trucks, automotive parts, and steel—to 50% starting January 1, 2027. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled a one-for-one retaliatory response to these measures.

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[● 14 SOURCES] President Trump and President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington on September 24. www.vz.lt · www.singtaousa.com · technews.tw · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.epochtimes.com · +8 more
[● 12 SOURCES] The investigation is being conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. www.singtaousa.com · www.vz.lt · www.epochtimes.com · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr · +7 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The Treasury is preparing new secondary sanctions against countries trading with Iran. www.singtaousa.com · www.epochtimes.com
[● 14 SOURCES] The U.S. is considering a new 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods due to alleged overcapacity. www.singtaousa.com · www.vz.lt · technews.tw · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.epochtimes.com · +8 more
[● 3 SOURCES] China denies allegations of industrial overcapacity. www.singtaousa.com · www.hani.co.kr · www.stheadline.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The overcapacity investigation is taking longer than the forced labor investigation due to its complexity. www.vz.lt · www.singtaousa.com · 36kr.jp · www.hani.co.kr
[● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. previously imposed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 economies regarding forced labor regulations. www.singtaousa.com · www.vz.lt · www.epochtimes.com
[● 22 SOURCES] The new tariff would be applied on top of existing tariffs, potentially bringing the total to approximately 20%. www.singtaousa.com · www.vz.lt · technews.tw · biz.heraldcorp.com · www.epochtimes.com · +15 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The 3-month USD/TRY forecast was raised from 48 to 51. sondakikakibris.com · www.ilgazetesi.com.tr · paratic.com · rayhaber.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The BIST 100 index closed at 14,501.49 points with a 0.09% decrease. gazeteyenisoz.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye announced it will resume one-week repo auctions on March 1, 2026. www.konyapostasi.com.tr
[● 4 SOURCES] The target for a basket of TRY, Nigerian Naira, and Kazakhstani Tenge was raised from 7.5% to 10%. sondakikakibris.com · www.ilgazetesi.com.tr · paratic.com · rayhaber.com