EO 14312
Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions
Foreign PolicyNational SecurityEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order revokes multiple Syria sanctions imposed since 2004 under the former Assad regime, effective July 1, 2025, while simultaneously expanding a separate national emergency to target individuals responsible for war crimes, human rights violations, and narcotics trafficking during that regime. The order reflects a policy shift based on developments in Syria over the past six months and actions by the new Syrian government under President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Key Points
- 1Terminates the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13338 (2004) and revokes six Syria-related executive orders spanning 2004-2011
- 2Revocation effective July 1, 2025, does not affect pending proceedings or actions based on violations occurring before that date
- 3Expands scope of Executive Order 13894 (2019) to maintain targeted sanctions on individuals responsible for war crimes, human rights violations, and narcotics trafficking under the Assad regime
- 4Permits the Secretary of State and Treasury to issue waivers relaxing export controls and other restrictions on Syria while maintaining prohibitions on relief to ISIS, terrorists, human rights abusers, and those linked to chemical weapons
- 5Cites positive actions by new Syrian government as justification for policy shift while preserving measures against former regime perpetrators
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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