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US announces sweeping action against Chinese fentanyl supply chain producers

The US is announcing a series of indictments and sanctions against 14 people and 14 firms across China and Canada related to the import of fentanyl into the United States

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

US imposes new sanctions aimed at choking off Russia's access to battlefield supplies and revenue

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on roughly 120 firms and people in an effort to choke off Moscow’s access to products, money and financial channels that support its continued invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

US says price caps on Russia's oil are cutting revenue nearly in half and weakening its economy

When the Group of Seven nations, the European Union and Australia last year announced a plan to cap the price of Russian oil, U.S. officials said it would deliver a most effective blow to Russia’s economy, undermining its greatest revenue source

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

Treasury deputy: Russia sanctions are degrading its military

A top Treasury Department official says Russia’s mounting battlefield losses are a testament to the effectiveness of U.S. and allied sanctions on the Kremlin and its military machine

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Treasury's Adeyemo: U.S., allies plan more Russia sanctions in 'coming days'

The United States and its allies will impose new sanctions and export controls in "coming days" to ratchet up pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine and crack down on companies and individuals who are helping Moscow evade sanctions, Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 21, 2023

US exempts Syrian earthquake aid from sanctions

The new rules are designed to speed up deliveries.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Russian arms dealer, son and front firms hit with sanctions

A Russian arms dealer, his son and a group of front companies across Asia, Europe and the Middle East and their leadership have been targeted for U.S. sanctions in an effort to quell Russia’s access to weapons to continue its invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

G7 agrees to review level of price cap on Russian oil in March -US Treasury

Group of Seven officials have agreed to review the level of the price cap on exports of Russian oil in March, U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2023

China casts long shadow over US-Africa Leaders Summit

With dozens of African leaders descending on Washington this week, the Biden administration is offering a not so subtle pitch in its economic competition with China on the continent: The U.S. offers a better option to African partners

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

U.S. tells Turkey no need for additional checks on oil tankers

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo told Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Onal in a call on Wednesday that the price cap on Russian oil does not necessitate additional checks on ships passing through Turkish territorial waters, the U.S. Treasury Department said.

Reuters · Dec 7, 2022