US EditionUS Lifts ‘Brutal and Crippling’ Sanctions on Syria Following Trump's Unexpected Announcement
- On Friday, May 24, 2025, the United States government removed broad economic sanctions on Syria following President Trump's commitment made on May 13.
- This policy change followed the removal of Bashar al-Assad from power and aims to lift sanctions that were enacted during his time as Syria’s leader.
- The Treasury issued General License 25 authorizing broad transactions to facilitate new investments and expand private sector activity across Syria's economy.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the measures will "encourage new investment into Syria" and emphasized Syria’s need to achieve peace and stability.
- The sanctions relief aims to enable reconstruction and economic growth, contingent on the new government meeting US conditions and ensuring Syria’s security.
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Syria Unlocked: Trump Lifts Sanctions, Backing New Al-Sharaa Government For "Fresh Start"
The Trump administration announced a significant policy shift on Friday, immediately easing long-standing economic sanctions against Syria. The Treasury Department confirmed the issuance of Syria General License (GL) 25, a move fulfilling President Trump’s promise earlier this month to roll back penalties against the war-torn nation. The sanctions relief is directly tied to establishing a […] Syria Unlocked: Trump Lifts Sanctions, Backing New Al…
US Lifts Economic Sanctions Against Syria
The United States has lifted economic sanctions against Syria, the State Department and Treasury Department announced on Friday. The sanctions were imposed on the former regime of President Bashar al-Assad and were announced by President Donald Trump during a visit to Saudi Arabia last week.
US lifts ‘brutal and crippling’ sanctions on Syria following Trump's unexpected announcement
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Syria must 'continue to work towards becoming a stable country that is at peace, and today's actions will hopefully put the country on a path to a bright, prosperous and stable future.'
U.S. Announces Partial Lifting of Sanctions on Syria: A Step Toward Economic Reopening or a Strategic Move? - teleSUR English
The U.S. government announces a partial lifting of sanctions on Syria, aiming to facilitate recovery,but is an open question whether this move signals genuine economic reopening or a strategic political maneuver. Related: Israeli Launches Military Incursion in Southern Syria U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this Friday the formal partial lifting of sanctions on Syria, following the announcement made by former President Donald Trump …
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