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Commercial Considerations Related to the Shift in Syrian Sanctions Policy

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On May 23, 2025, General License 25 (“GL 25” or the “General License”) was issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), suspending a wide array of sanctions against Syria....more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Congress Readies Sweeping Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Its Trading Partners

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In response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have introduced legislation aimed at penalizing Russia through the imposition of sanctions and other economic measures. The...more

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OFAC Recalibrates Syria Sanctions in Response to Regime Change

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On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License No. 25 under the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, marking a measured but far-reaching reconfiguration of...more

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Post Liberation Day --"Secondary Tariffs" Raise Costs Even Higher for International Actors

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President Trump has used tariffs as a significant point of geopolitical leverage since the beginning of his second term. Indeed, his administration dubbed April 2, 2025 “Liberation Day” in honor of a sweeping set of tariffs...more

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U.S. Intensifies Its Drive to Penalize Traders and Shippers of Sanctioned Country Oil

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In another step to deprive a sanctioned country of revenues from petroleum sales, the U.S. government recently sanctioned more than 30 entities and vessels located around the world for their role in brokering the sale and...more

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