Bessent: US May Lift Sanctions on China-Bound Oil to Balance Supply

Washington is mulling a move that may free several hundred million barrels of oil. What does Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent say about the possibility of lifting sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil bound for China?

President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House. Topping the agenda were the Iran war, China, and rare earth minerals. We have the key takeaways.

U.S. intelligence is shifting its outlook on China and Taiwan, saying a 2027 invasion isn’t expected, but warning the broader threat from Beijing is still growing.

Senior Trump administration officials say Taiwan remains a top priority in arms sales, rebutting concerns that the Iran military operation has shifted focus.

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