US Expands Sanctions on Iran, Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs

TechFlow reports on August 25 that, according to Jin10 Data, the United States recently announced expanded economic sanctions against Iran. Meanwhile, Pakistan has once again stepped into the matter, launching a new round of diplomatic mediation to promote peace between the US and Iran.

On the macro trade front, Trump publicly criticized Canada and formally announced a 50% tariff on certain imported goods from Canada. Additionally, markets have learned that U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent is closely examining the status of federal fiscal accounts containing over $1 trillion in funds, along with potential reallocation plans.