President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order (the EO) on June 30, 2025, terminating the U.S. government's Syria sanctions program and directing other actions that, if finalized, will revoke the vast majority of U.S. trade...more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on May 23, 2025, announced a significant relaxation of the comprehensive economic sanctions imposed on Syria through the issuance of General...more
5/29/2025
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Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
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U.S. Treasury
During an investment forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2025, President Donald Trump announced his intent to lift sanctions on Syria, stating that sanctions relief will "give them a chance at greatness."...more
5/19/2025
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Exports ,
Foreign Policy ,
International Trade ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Saudi Arabia ,
Syria ,
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