Trump says he will soon make decision about sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will decide within the next few days whether to lift sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranian oil. The statement introduces policy uncertainty around enforcement of Iran-related sanctions and could affect oil trade flows, but no decision has been announced yet. Market impact is limited for now given the absence of an actual policy change.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said he will decide within the next few days whether to lift sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranian oil. The statement introduces policy uncertainty around enforcement of Iran-related sanctions and could affect oil trade flows, but no decision has been announced yet. Market impact is limited for now given the absence of an actual policy change.