https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3244 trade https://editorials.voa.gov/Content/responsive/VOA/en-US-POLICY/img/logo.png https://editorials.voa.gov/z/3244 en 2026 - VOA 60 Mon, 04 May 2026 23:37:36 -0400 Pangea CMS – VOA “We will relentlessly target the regime’s ability to generate, move, and repatriate funds, and pursue anyone enabling Tehran’s attempts to evade sanctions.”  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-tightens-financial-noose-on-iran/8146429.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-tightens-financial-noose-on-iran/8146429.html Mon, 04 May 2026 10:16:00 -0400 Middle EastTradeDefense This action, taken on April 30, supports the historic U.S.-brokered Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity signed by the DRC and Rwandan heads of state on December 4, 2025, https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-sanctions-former-drc-president-for-ties-to-armed-conflict/8146471.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-sanctions-former-drc-president-for-ties-to-armed-conflict/8146471.html Fri, 01 May 2026 18:25:55 -0400 AfricaSecurityTrade The Treasury Department has frozen more than $344 million in cryptocurrency tied to Iran. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-targets-iran-s-shadow-banking-networks/8144783.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-targets-iran-s-shadow-banking-networks/8144783.html Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:22:00 -0400 Middle EastSecurityTradeDefense The initiative proposes an economic development model that moves the emphasis from government-to-government aid to private sector mutually beneficial business partnerships. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-launches-trade-over-aid-initiative/8143424.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-launches-trade-over-aid-initiative/8143424.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:45:00 -0400 AmericasTradeAid The United States is taking decisive action to disrupt Iran’s illicit oil trade, the Iranian regime’s primary revenue stream that funds its terrorism and destabilizes the region.  https://editorials.voa.gov/a/disrupting-iran-s-illicit-oil-trade/8143031.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/disrupting-iran-s-illicit-oil-trade/8143031.html Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:51:27 -0400 Middle EastSecurityTrade U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on China to stop detaining and delaying Panama-flagged vessels in its ports, noting that these actions “raise serious concerns about the use of economic tools to undermine the rule of law in Panama.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-supports-panama-s-sovereignty/8136114.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-supports-panama-s-sovereignty/8136114.html Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:58:44 -0400 AmericasAsiaTradeGovernance The U.S.–Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, or URIF, established as part of a minerals deal signed between the U.S. and Ukraine in April 2025, has announced its first investment. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-invests-in-ukraine-s-economic-recovery/8132932.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-invests-in-ukraine-s-economic-recovery/8132932.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:51:51 -0400 DevelopmentEconomySecurityTrade voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) Speaking at the recent Future Investment Initiative conference, President Donald Trump said, “we’re gathered at a moment of bold action and historic decision to make America and our allies safer and stronger, more prosperous, more successful than ever before.” https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8132459.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/8132459.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:37:07 -0400 DefenseSecurityTrade voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) This month, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned six individuals and two entities for their roles in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea government-orchestrated information technology worker schemes that systematically defraud U.S. businesses. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-sanctions-facilitators-of-dprk-it-fraud/8132399.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-sanctions-facilitators-of-dprk-it-fraud/8132399.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:23:30 -0400 EconomySecurityTrade voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) The United States is leading the way on securing critical minerals, energy, and resources. “This topic is not merely economic. It is fundamental to prosperity and peace,” said Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the United Nations Security Council. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-leads-way-on-securing-energy-and-critical-minerals/8122021.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-leads-way-on-securing-energy-and-critical-minerals/8122021.html Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:01:47 -0500 EconomySecurityTrade voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) During his recent state visit to the United Kingdom, President Donald Trump reaffirmed the enduring special relationship with its closest ally - a partnership rooted in shared history, common values, and a commitment to a more prosperous future. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-us-uk-partnership-continues-to-grow-stronger/8067794.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/the-us-uk-partnership-continues-to-grow-stronger/8067794.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:37 -0400 DefenseEconomyTrade voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) On his first visit to Ecuador as Secretary of State, Marco Rubio focused on the need for security in the face of the narcoterrorist threat. “You cannot have economic prosperity without stability, and you cannot have stability without security,” said Secretary Rubio. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/helping-ecuador-fight-narcoterrorists/8064050.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/helping-ecuador-fight-narcoterrorists/8064050.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:11:20 -0400 SecurityTrade voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) President Donald Trump announced a landmark trade agreement with Indonesia that will unlock breakthroughs for America’s manufacturing, agriculture, and digital sectors, according to the White House. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/landmark-trade-deal-between-us-and-indonesia/8049492.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/landmark-trade-deal-between-us-and-indonesia/8049492.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:49:46 -0400 Trade voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) President Donald Trump’s first overseas trip in his second term took him back to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he spoke about the bright economic future of the Middle East and the United States. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/charting-a-new-path-in-the-middle-east/8029452.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/charting-a-new-path-in-the-middle-east/8029452.html Wed, 14 May 2025 13:09:12 -0400 EconomyTradeDevelopment voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) Following successful trade negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, the United States and China agreed to suspend most of the tariffs imposed since April 2 and committed to a 90-day de-escalation as formal negotiations continue. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/groundbreaking-trade-developments-with-china/8028755.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/groundbreaking-trade-developments-with-china/8028755.html Mon, 12 May 2025 12:50:20 -0400 Trade voadigital@voanews.com (VOA Policy) On May 8, the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the United Kingdom markets while bolstering U.S. national security. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-uk-sign-historic-trade-deal/8027955.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/us-uk-sign-historic-trade-deal/8027955.html Fri, 09 May 2025 11:34:36 -0400 EconomySecurityTrade voadigital@voanews.com (Policy Office) "Tariffs are not just about protecting American jobs. They’re about protecting the soul of our country. Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again," said President Trump. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-defends-tariffs/7999092.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/president-trump-defends-tariffs/7999092.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:30:26 -0500 AmericasHealthTrade “This lack of reciprocity is unfair and contributes to our large and persistent annual trade deficit,” wrote the White House. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-plan-for-fair-trade/7979312.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/a-plan-for-fair-trade/7979312.html Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:15:08 -0500 AmericasEuropeTrade “It is no mystery why the DPRK feels emboldened to carry out unlawful ballistic missile launches with impunity,” said Ambassador Shea. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/un-must-unequivocally-denounce-dprk-missile-launch/7935110.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/un-must-unequivocally-denounce-dprk-missile-launch/7935110.html Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:40:49 -0500 AsiaEuropeSecurityTradeGovernance "Today, the alliance between the United States and Korea remains more essential than ever in shaping our shared future," said Secretary Blinken. https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-relations-with-south-korea-remain-strong/7927513.html https://editorials.voa.gov/a/u-s-relations-with-south-korea-remain-strong/7927513.html Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:22:56 -0500 AsiaTradeDefense