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China Moves to Cash In After US Exits Iran Nuclear Deal
EghtesadOnline: China’s adeptness at doing business with Iran through state-owned companies not exposed to the American financial systems could make Beijing the big beneficiary of US President…
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G7 finance chiefs kick trade dispute to leaders' summit in Quebec
EghtesadOnline: Finance leaders of the closest U.S. allies vented anger over the Trump administration’s metal import tariffs on Saturday, ending a three-day meeting with a stern rebuke of Washington…
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Indian Rice Exporters Gauging Impact of Anti-Iran Sanctions
EghtesadOnline: Exporters of Indian basmati rice to Iran are keeping their fingers crossed waiting for the picture to clear after US President Donald Trump reimposed sanctions on Tehran.
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Navigating the Unknown: British Firms Brace for US’ Iran Sanctions
EghtesadOnline: After the US President Donald Trump scrapped the Iran nuclear deal earlier in May, much of the world has criticized the move, fearing that it could be harmful to international…
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Iran Reinsurance Deals Tied to Money Transfer
EghtesadOnline: When US President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of strongest sanctions against Iran on May 8, he also cast doubt over the survival of the country’s reinsurance deals…
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India says it only follows U.N. sanctions, not U.S. sanctions on Iran
EghtesadOnline: India said on Monday it abided by sanctions imposed by the United Nations but not those imposed by any other country, such as those announced by the United States against Iran.
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Trump giving Japan's Abe a hard time on trade despite close ties
EghtesadOnline: Tariffs on steel, threats of car import levies and intense pressure for a two-way economic deal: despite warm personal ties, U.S. President Donald Trump is giving Japanese Prime…
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Germany seeking deal to end EU-U.S. trade dispute
EghtesadOnline: Germany is seeking to end a dispute between the United States and the European Union over President Donald Trump’s decision to impose high tariffs on steel and aluminum imports,…
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South Korea says North Korea committed to Trump summit and 'complete' denuclearization
EghtesadOnline: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to “complete” denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and to a planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South…
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Iran pressures Europe to speed up plans to save nuclear deal
EghtesadOnline: Major powers and Iran agreed on Friday to move quickly to offset the U.S. pullout from its nuclear deal and Washington’s renewed sanctions, with Tehran pressuring Europe to come…
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Putin, Macron bond over shared unease at Trump's actions
EghtesadOnline: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Friday found a common cause in their shared unease at U.S. President Donald Trump’s actions on Iran,…
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Prospects of U.S.-North Korea summit brighten after Trump's tweet
EghtesadOnline: Prospects that the United States and North Korea would hold a summit brightened after U.S. President Donald Trump said late on Friday Washington was having “productive talks”…
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Euro/Swiss franc at two-month lows as Italy concerns weigh
EghtesadOnline: The Swiss franc and the Japanese yen rose against the dollar on Wednesday as a wave of caution swept currency markets a day after U.S. President Donald Trump tempered optimism…
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Republicans, no Democrats, invited to see documents on U.S. election probe
EghtesadOnline: Two Republican lawmakers, and no Democrats, are expected to attend a meeting scheduled for Thursday to review classified information relating to U.S. President Donald Trump’s…
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U.S. toughens stance on Iran, lists sweeping demands
EghtesadOnline: The United States on Monday demanded Iran make sweeping changes — from dropping its nuclear program to pulling out of the Syrian civil war — or face severe economic sanctions…
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Prodded by Trump, FBI to look into complaint about its 2016 tactics
EghtesadOnline: The Justice Department agreed on Monday to investigate “any irregularities” in FBI tactics related to President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign after Trump questioned whether an…
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US Sanctions May Foster Alternative Trade Routes
EghtesadOnline: While American President Donald Trump has withdrawn from the Iran nuclear agreement and imposed economic sanctions on the country, several European and Asian nations have announced…
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With the US Out, How Can Iran Benefit From JCPOA?
EghtesadOnline: In Iran, the only surprise regarding US President Donald Trump’s May 8 announcement to leave the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was that it was four days early.
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U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten vital Afghanistan trade project
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear accord and re-impose sanctions on Tehran threatens to derail a project to help build Afghanistan’s economy,…
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South Korea, U.S. to work closely on summit after Pyongyang's about-face
EghtesadOnline: South Korean President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Donald Trump held discussions on Sunday to ensure that the North Korea-U.S. summit remains on track after North Korea threatened…
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Iran says EU promising to salvage nuclear deal despite Trump move
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s nuclear chief said on Saturday that the European Union had promised to save the nuclear deal with major powers despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the…
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Pompeo reaches out to European counterparts amid Iran tensions
EghtesadOnline: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke to German, French and British counterparts in recent days to discuss cooperation over Iran, a State Department spokeswoman said on Monday…
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U.S. Navy expects 'uncertainty' in Persian Gulf after Iran deal withdrawal
EghtesadOnline: The United States Navy is closely watching Iranian behavior in the Persian Gulf and expects a “period of uncertainty” and increased level of alertness after President Donald Trump’s…
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Trump defends intervention to help China telecom company ZTE
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to revisit penalties for Chinese company ZTE Corp for flouting U.S. sanctions on trade with Iran, saying the telecom maker…
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Israeli forces kill dozens in Gaza as U.S. Embassy opens in Jerusalem
EghtesadOnline: Israeli troops shot dead dozens of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza border on Monday when the high-profile opening of the U.S. embassy to Israel in Jerusalem by the Trump administrat…
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In concession, Trump will help China's ZTE 'get back into business'
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump pledged on Sunday to help ZTE Corp “get back into business, fast” after a U.S. ban crippled the Chinese technology company, offering a job-saving concession…
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Asian stocks up on hopes of thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions
EghtesadOnline: Asian shares rose to near two-month highs on Monday on hopes of a thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions, after U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to help ZTE Corp “get back into…
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Rouhani says Iran may remain part of nuclear accord
EghtesadOnline: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that, if its interests were protected, Tehran would remain committed to its 2015 nuclear deal, which his foreign minister hoped…
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US Nuclear Deal Pullout Bitter Blow to European Businesses
EghtesadOnline: US President Donald Trump’s decision to exit the Iran nuclear deal and reinstate sanctions could cost some of Europe’s biggest companies billions.
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Turkey Will Keep Trading With Iran
EghtesadOnline: Turkey will continue its trade with Iran as much as possible and will not be answerable to anyone else, Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci said on Tuesday, after US President Donald…