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The World in Brief from The Economist
The World in Brief from The Economist

Bessent announces “Operation Economic Outcast” against Iran; Trump escalates trade war with Canada, and more

4 min•25 augusti 2026

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Scott Bessent, America’s treasury secretary, threatened to expand secondary sanctions against Iran’s trading partners, targeting sectors such as digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping.

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