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Russia’s economic isolation has a long history
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 24, 2022
Once again, a professor of Russian history says, ordinary Russians will be "the ones who shoulder the daily burden."
What U.S. businesses should know about China’s anti-foreign sanctions law
by
Jennifer Pak
Jul 27, 2021
U.S. businesses in China are advised to audit supply chains and revisit contracts.
Germany under U.S. pressure over Russian pipeline
Apr 19, 2021
The U.S is threatening further sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline linking Russia and Germany.
Iran sanctions: What will become of oil prices?
by
Scott Tong
Apr 22, 2019
Traders are concerned about supply.
Sanctions sink agreement at Vietnam summit
Feb 28, 2019
Both sides have blamed the other for the failure to reach a deal.
EU moves to shield companies that trade with Iran from U.S. sanctions
Dec 6, 2018
A new electronic money-transfer system intends to "create some economic independence for European companies," one expert says.
U.S. to impose sanctions on Russia over nerve agent attack
Aug 8, 2018
Following a 15-day congressional notification period, the sanctions will take effect on or around Aug. 22.
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U.S. sanctions on Iran present foreign companies with dilemma
by
Reema Khrais
Aug 6, 2018
U.S. sanctions on Iran go into effect today. Back in 2015 when Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program, many U.S. sanctions were lifted. But President Donald Trump pulled out of the multinational agreement in May, and now the measures are back. What’s at stake for foreign companies? Click the audio player above to hear […]
In a historic summit, President Trump pitches North Korea's Kim Jong Un with a movie trailer
by
Jennifer Pak
Jun 12, 2018
Plus, we take a look at how locals are reacting.
Why North Korea's priority isn't its underdeveloped economy
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Jun 12, 2018
North Korea's relationship with the U.S. is not about "aid or even investment," according to Leon Sigal, director of the Northeast Asia Cooperative Security Project at the Social Science Research Council.