US escalates ahead of UK trade sanctions on Israeli settlements
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Source: Politico
Published: 2026-09-08 19:17 UTC+10:00
Section: British politics
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Middle East, Europe, Iran, Elections, Trade & Sanctions, US Politics, Business & Economy
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LONDON — U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested Tuesday the U.S. could retaliate against the U.K. over new trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements, a further escalation between London and Washington hours ahead of an expected policy rollout.
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