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U.S. Trade Representative Greer: It is expected that the Section 301 investigation related to forced labor will cover about 60 countries.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: We expect to launch other Section 301 investigations.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: Another Section 301 investigation related to products produced using forced labor is expected to be launched.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: We have been consulting with our trading partners; new measures should not be a surprise to them.

Source: U.S. intelligence agencies believe there is no risk of the Iranian government collapsing.

French President Macron: The Syrian President supports the efforts of the Lebanese authorities to restore full control of their territory.

French President Macron: Hezbollah made a major mistake by dragging Lebanon into confrontation with Israel. It must stop its attacks immediately.

French President Macron: Israel must clearly abandon any ground offensive in Lebanon.

French President Macron: The coordination initiated by the leaders of Lebanon and Syria is crucial, and France will continue to provide firm support.

French President Macron: Has spoken with the presidents of Lebanon and Syria.

U.S. Department of Energy: Based on the planned release rate, it will take approximately 120 days to complete the release (172 million barrels of oil).

U.S. Department of Energy: Strategic Petroleum Reserve will begin releasing next week.

U.S. Department of Energy: The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

U.S. Presidential Envoy Witkov: The teams from both sides discussed many issues and agreed to keep in touch.

New Zealand's manufacturing activity rate in the fourth quarter was 0.6% seasonally adjusted, compared with the previous value of 2.70%.

New Zealand's manufacturing activity rate in the fourth quarter was -0.5%, compared with the previous value of 1.10%.

US President Trump: (on Iran) We will not leave until the mission is completed.

U.S. President Trump: (on Iran) We don’t want to repeat the same mistakes every two years.

US President Trump: The United States has destroyed 31 (Iranian) minelayers.

U.S. President Trump: (on Iran’s actions) We destroyed 58 Iranian naval ships.