How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Summary
President Donald Trump has threatened to punish countries that help Iran economically as part of a tough new sanctions campaign. However, experts say it will be difficult for the US to stop China and Russia from trading with Iran because both countries have strong economic reasons to keep their ties.Key Facts
- President Trump declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran to cut off its financial support.
- He warned of “tremendous economic consequences” for countries helping Iran through oil smuggling, cash transfers, and other means.
- The United Arab Emirates has stopped trade with Iran after missile attacks on its territory.
- China buys most of Iran’s shipped oil but often resists US sanctions if they hurt its own economy.
- Russia already faces US sanctions and largely operates outside the US-led financial system.
- Experts say Trump must get China, Russia, and other big countries working together to make sanctions effective.
- US sanctions could harm US-China relations during a time of economic competition between the two nations.
- China’s government says more sanctions will not help solve issues related to Iran.
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