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Line 678: − *January 24, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned sixteen individuals, nine entities, and six North Korean ships for their roles in helping North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.<ref>Multiple references: − *Talley, Ian (January 24, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-16-north-korean-agents-it-claims-work-in-china-russia-1516811858 U.S. Sanctions 16 North Korean Agents It Claims Work in China, Russia]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 24, 2018. − *[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-new-sanctions-north-korea/4222140.html US Imposes New Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. January 24, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018. − *Brunnstrom, David; Alexander, David (January 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-sanctions/u-s-imposes-more-north-korea-sanctions-urges-china-russia-expulsions-idUSKBN1FD2AG U.S. imposes more North Korea sanctions; urges China, Russia expulsions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 24, 2018. − *Pennington, Matthew (January 24, 2018). [https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/us-blacklists-n-korea-business-interests-in-china-russia-1.508298 US blacklists N. Korea business interests in China, Russia]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>
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*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-targets-hezbollah-financier-with-sanctions/ Taking aim at Iran, US hits Hezbollah with new sanctions]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
*[https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-targets-hezbollah-financier-with-sanctions/ Taking aim at Iran, US hits Hezbollah with new sanctions]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-hits-hezbollah-with-new-terror-sanctions-iran/ Trump administration hits Hezbollah with new sanctions]. ''CBS News''. February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref>
*[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-hits-hezbollah-with-new-terror-sanctions-iran/ Trump administration hits Hezbollah with new sanctions]. ''CBS News''. February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref>
*The Trump Administration took several actions against North Korea:
**January 24, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned sixteen individuals, nine entities, and six North Korean ships for their roles in helping North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.<ref>Multiple references:
*Talley, Ian (January 24, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-16-north-korean-agents-it-claims-work-in-china-russia-1516811858 U.S. Sanctions 16 North Korean Agents It Claims Work in China, Russia]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
*[https://www.voanews.com/a/us-new-sanctions-north-korea/4222140.html US Imposes New Sanctions on North Korea]. ''Voice of America''. January 24, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
*Brunnstrom, David; Alexander, David (January 24, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-sanctions/u-s-imposes-more-north-korea-sanctions-urges-china-russia-expulsions-idUSKBN1FD2AG U.S. imposes more North Korea sanctions; urges China, Russia expulsions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
*Pennington, Matthew (January 24, 2018). [https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/us-blacklists-n-korea-business-interests-in-china-russia-1.508298 US blacklists N. Korea business interests in China, Russia]. ''Stars and Stripes'' (from the ''Associated Press''). Retrieved January 24, 2018.</ref>
**February 23, 2018—The Trump Administration enacted another round of sanctions against North Korea, sanctioning 56 entities, including 27 companies.<ref>Multiple references:
*Holland, Steve; Kim, Christine (February 23, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-trump/u-s-imposes-more-north-korea-sanctions-trump-warns-of-phase-two-idUSKCN1G71RD U.S. imposes more North Korea sanctions, Trump warns of 'phase two']. ''Reuters''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
*Manson, Katrina (February 23, 2018). [https://www.ft.com/content/666e7710-18ab-11e8-9376-4a6390addb44 US sanctions 27 shipping companies over North Korea ties]. ''Financial Times''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
*Jackson, David; Korte, Gregory (February 23, 2018). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/02/23/trump-administration-announce-new-sanctions-north-korea/366290002/ Trump threatens to get 'very rough' against North Korea if 'heaviest sanctions ever imposed' don't succeed]. ''USA Today''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
*Ryan, Missy; Johnson, Jenna; Whoriskey, Peter (February 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/trump-administration-to-impose-largest-ever-set-of-sanctions-against-north-korea/2018/02/23/42e1afb8-18a8-11e8-92c9-376b4fe57ff7_story.html Trump administration unveils sanctions aimed at starving North Korea of resources]. ''The Washington Post''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
President Trump announced the sanctions that same day during his speech at [[Conservative Political Action Conference|CPAC]]:
*Grisales, Claudia (February 23, 2018). [https://www.stripes.com/news/trump-announces-heaviest-sanctions-ever-against-north-korea-1.513265 Trump announces 'heaviest sanctions ever' against North Korea]. ''Stars and Stripes''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
*Gómez, Serafin; Berger, Judson (February 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/02/23/trump-to-announce-massive-sanctions-against-north-korea-at-cpac.html Trump, at CPAC, announces 'heaviest'-ever North Korea sanctions]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.
*Miller, S.A.; Boyer, Dave (February 23, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/feb/23/trump-announces-new-sanctions-against-north-korea/ Trump announces new sanctions against North Korea]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved February 23, 2018.</ref>
*January 2018—Not only did the U.S. withhold $255 million in military aid to [[Pakistan]] due to its lack of cooperation with U.S. counterterrorism efforts,<ref>Gómez, Serafin; Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/01/trump-withholding-millions-in-aid-to-pakistan-as-accuses-country-giving-safe-haven-to-terrorists.html Trump withholding $255M in aid to Pakistan, as he accuses country of giving 'safe haven' to terrorists]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref> but it suspended all security assistance with the country which amounted at least $900 million.<ref>Multiple references:
*January 2018—Not only did the U.S. withhold $255 million in military aid to [[Pakistan]] due to its lack of cooperation with U.S. counterterrorism efforts,<ref>Gómez, Serafin; Pappas, Alex (January 1, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/01/01/trump-withholding-millions-in-aid-to-pakistan-as-accuses-country-giving-safe-haven-to-terrorists.html Trump withholding $255M in aid to Pakistan, as he accuses country of giving 'safe haven' to terrorists]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.</ref> but it suspended all security assistance with the country which amounted at least $900 million.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pennington, Matthew (January 4, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/04/us-accuses-pakistan-over-violations-religious-freedom.html US suspends security assistance to Pakistan]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Pennington, Matthew (January 4, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/04/us-accuses-pakistan-over-violations-religious-freedom.html US suspends security assistance to Pakistan]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
*Mitchell, Ellen (January 19, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/369759-china-russia-listed-as-top-threats-in-pentagons-new-national-defense-strategy China, Russia listed as top threats in Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
*Mitchell, Ellen (January 19, 2018). [http://thehill.com/policy/defense/369759-china-russia-listed-as-top-threats-in-pentagons-new-national-defense-strategy China, Russia listed as top threats in Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
*Ali, Idrees (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-china-russia/u-s-military-puts-great-power-competition-at-heart-of-strategy-mattis-idUSKBN1F81TR U.S. military puts 'great power competition' at heart of strategy: Mattis]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
*Ali, Idrees (January 19, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-china-russia/u-s-military-puts-great-power-competition-at-heart-of-strategy-mattis-idUSKBN1F81TR U.S. military puts 'great power competition' at heart of strategy: Mattis]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved January 19, 2018.</ref>
*Based on several U.S. strategic documents and other government reports, the Trump Administration was taking a stronger stance against China compared to its predecessors.<ref>Bishop, Bill (January 26, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trumps-new-china-strategy-appears-more-contentious-52f46998-7f4a-4a88-936b-76905f7bd708.html Trump's new China strategy appears more contentious]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 29, 2018.</ref>
*Based on several U.S. strategic documents and other government reports, the Trump Administration was taking a stronger stance against China compared to its predecessors.<ref>Bishop, Bill (January 26, 2018). [https://www.axios.com/trumps-new-china-strategy-appears-more-contentious-52f46998-7f4a-4a88-936b-76905f7bd708.html Trump's new China strategy appears more contentious]. ''Axios''. Retrieved January 29, 2018.</ref>
*February 2, 2018—The Trump Administration released its Nuclear Posture Review, which took a tougher stance against Russia than the Obama Administration and called for actions to expand U.S. nuclear capabilities in order to counter Russia and, to a lesser extent, China, Iran, and North Korea.<ref>Multiple references:
*February 2, 2018—The Trump Administration released its Nuclear Posture Review, which took a tougher stance against Russia than the Obama Administration and called for actions to expand U.S. nuclear capabilities in order to counter Russia and, to a lesser extent, China, Iran, and North Korea.<ref>Multiple references: