US President Signs Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill with New Tariff Powers - Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog

US President Signs Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill with New Tariff Powers - Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog

Source: Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog

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DW NOTE

The U.S. just armed its executive with tariff powers against two countries it's already engaged with militarily — Iran through a failed ceasefire and a seven-month oil blockade, Russia through a proxy war with 300,000+ casualties. Sanctions haven't reopened the Strait or ended the war; tariffs won't either, but they will give Washington another dial to turn when the Treasury needs someone to blame for 3.4% inflation.

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