June 11, 2026
Scott Bessent directs a team to assess damage costs in Gulf allies
He claims of warning allies about Chinese exports flood without trade protections
The second waiver extension is requested by poor and vulnerable countries, a source says
Washington has blamed “Iran-aligned militias” for recent drone attacks
He says Trump and Xi currently have “good working relationship”
The 30-day waiver is set to expire on Apr 11 unless it is extended
Trump says more bank and oil sanctions, along with tariffs, could pressure Russia