26 Aug 2025
📉Impact of Removing Syrian Sanctions Regulations on Businesses
Syrian Sanctions Regulations
Summary
The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is removing from the Code of Federal Regulations the Syrian Sanctions Regulations as a result of the termination of the national emergency on which the regulations were based and further changes to the policy of the United States towards Syria.
Agencies
- Treasury Department
- Foreign Assets Control Office
Business Impact
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The removal of the Syrian Sanctions Regulations signals a shift in U.S. policy that could open avenues for businesses previously restricted from engaging with the Syrian market. This change directly affects compliance requirements for companies looking to operate or trade with Syria.