Daily: Iran sanctions widen, Ottawa retaliates, EU funds Kyiv
By Piri ·
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded US sanctions on Iran across aviation, gold, shipping, digital assets, and technology, prompting Tehran to vow a firmer response. Ottawa prepares dollar-for-dollar tariffs on US goods after Washington imposed 50% duties, while the EU approved €6.1 billion in defense procurement for Ukraine.
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- Ottawa readies dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation
- Brussels approves 6.1 billion euros for Kyiv's defenses
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