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24 August 2026

U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

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U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U. S. (Image credit: Alex Wong)

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