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US President Trump: Nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: Russia has the right to consider the direct use of British-made weapons in attacks on Russian territory as evidence of British involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned retailers against using private consumer data to raise prices. Businesses that use personalized pricing must disclose this information or face lawsuits.

The U.S. Department of Transportation will explore nuclear ocean technology.

Canadian Trade Minister LeBlanc: We are still working to finalize the text.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: The United States has resolved some frictions with Canada over the past year.

U.S. Trade Representative Greer: The agreement reached with Canada will protect American workers, jobs, and supply chains, and strengthen the North American economy.

Canadian Trade Minister LeBlanc: We maintain a strong stance on the dairy supply system.

The Canadian minister in charge of trade with the United States stated that the agreement will maintain the existing agricultural supply management system.

Market news: The UK has added seven new sanctions designations under the Iran sanctions regime.

The German DAX 30 index closed down 59.64 points, or 0.23%, at 26,092.05 on Wednesday, August 19th; the UK FTSE 100 index closed up 10.76 points, or 0.10%, at 10,738.80 on Wednesday, August 19th; the FCHI index closed down 7.45 points, or 0.09%, at 8,501.91 on Wednesday, August 19th; Europe The Stoxx 50 index closed down 25.72 points, or 0.40%, at 6442.45 on Wednesday, August 19; the Spanish IBEX 35 index closed down 109.83 points, or 0.55%, at 19825.07 on Wednesday, August 19; and the Italian FTSE MIB index closed down 384.84 points, or 0.73%, at 52633.00 on Wednesday, August 19.

US President Trump: We have complete control over the Strait.

US President Trump: When all this is over, oil prices will drop significantly.

US President Trump: The agreement needs final document confirmation.

US President Trump: Our farmers will no longer face tariffs.

US President Trump: We have reached an agreement.

US President Trump: I had a good conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Carney last night.

US President Trump: The new White House helipad may open on August 21.

According to the Iranian Students' News Agency, Iranian Parliament Speaker Qassem Ghalibaf stated during a meeting with the Iraqi President that the United States' goal is to plunder the Gulf states, and that the US's approach to the Gulf states and the region is aimed at seizing their resources. Iran and Iraq, and their people, have recognized that the greatest challenge and primary factor in all regional issues is the United States. The Americans suffered defeat both militarily and politically in the third war of imposition.

U.S. cyber officials have warned that Siemens equipment used in water facilities and other infrastructure poses an active threat.