Trump says US wages economic warfare against Iran

On August 19, Donald Trump said no talks were taking place with Iran. By August 20, he characterized the U.S. approach as economic warfare to isolate Iran's economy. On August 21, reports shifted to German manufacturing and French heatwave impacts.

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