# How the new U.S. sanctions on Iran could affect China

https://mins.news/en/video/30845

- NBC News, 2026-08-24 17:55 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_j4T8Nzzub0

> Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions on Iran and said President Trump was urging world leaders to join the “economic asphyxiation” of Tehran. Bessent said there would be no exemptions, potentially affecting China indirectly. He also said Trump wants Canada to return to trade talks in good faith.

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