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U.S. lawmakers urge sanctions probe into Chinese firms aiding Iran
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US lawmakers have urged Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to investigate six Chinese companies accused of helping Iran bypass sanctions. They say these firms pose national security risks by supporting Iran's military and energy sectors, indirectly funding hostile actions through billions in US
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Janet Yellen raises issues of China's non-market policies, warns of strain
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Monday engaged in discussions on macroeconomic developments in both nations. Yellen during her discussions also addressed several US concerns, including China's non-market policies.
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"Common Theft", says Moscow as US decides to grant Ukraine loan funded by
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The USD 20 billion for the benefit of Ukraine is part of the USD 50 billion G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans initiative.
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US officials express concerns over Hong Kong's role in money laundering, s
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a letter addressed to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, they highlighted the city's growing role as a financial hub for the China (PRC), Iran, Russia, and North Korea nations under heavy international sanctions
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Top US, Chinese climate diplomats agree to promote cooperation
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Meanwhile, US President Biden has promised new measures to shield steel mills, automakers and other American companies against what he calls trade "cheating" by Beijing, according to the New York Times. The measures are expected to be announced early next week and will include tarrifs on Chi
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FM Sitharaman holds telephonic conversation with US Treasury Secretary
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
"Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman had a Telecon with US Treasury Secretary Ms. Janet Yellen @SecYellen, today. The two leaders held cordial discussions on #InternationalTaxation," read a post on the official X handle of the Finance Ministry.
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US Secy Antony Blinken meets with China's President Xi Jinping
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The meeting followed Blinken's over five-hour-long meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. The top US diplomat also met with China's Minister of Security Wang Xiaohong, who serves as the country's police chief.
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US Defence Secretary holds talks with Chinese counterpart, first since 202
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
In the meeting held via videoconference on Tuesday, Austin stressed the importance of keeping military-to-military communication lines between the US and China open, it said.
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urges China to address industrial overc
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
During the meeting, Yellen told Chinese officials that their industrial overcapacity, especially in green energy sectors, threatens American production of electric vehicles and solar panel parts.
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US Treasury chief Yellen kicks off visit to China, attends business leader
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Yellen, the first Cabinet-level official to visit China since President Joe Biden met Chinese leader Xi Jinping last November, shook hands with the heads of the American and European chambers of commerce in China after arriving for the meeting in the southern industrial hub of Guangzhou.<
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US imposes new sanctions on individuals, entities supporting Hamas, other
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The US has imposed its third round of sanctions targeting Hamas-affiliated individuals and entities since the October 7 attacks on Israel.
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"US importing more from key partners like India...less dependent on China"
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Stating that the US is committed to an Indo-Pacific that is free and open, Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen said that Washington is increasing its countries like India, Vietnam and Mexico reducing the dependence on China.
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