U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

<img src='undefined' alt='U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to members of the press outside the West Wing at the White House on Aug. 20, 2026 in Washington, DC.'/><p>Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.</p><p>(Image credit: Alex Wong)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-139736' />