https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-higher-after-iran-sanctions-loonie-drops-after-us-announces-tariff-increasesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-higher-after-iran-sanctions-loonie-drops-after-us-announces-tariff-increaseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-higher-after-iran-sanctions-loonie-drops-after-us-announces-tariff-increases#u48507Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:01:18 +0000The US dollar gained strength after the US announced expanded sanctions on Iran. The Canadian dollar, or loonie, dropped following the US announcement of tariff increases on Canadian goods. This comes as investors weigh the impact of the sanctions and Treasury buybacks on the dollar. The dollar had previously been trading near multi-month lows due to debt concerns.Why it mattersThe US dollar's value is closely watched as it impacts global trade and finance. The sanctions on Iran and tariffs on Canadian goods are recent developments that have influenced the dollar's value. The Treasur