US eases sanctions on Syria across key sectors

Shafaq News/ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed that easing sanctions on Syria is to advance recovery and reconstruction efforts for the country’s path forward.

In a statement, he confirmed that the United States has granted a sanctions exemption under the Caesar Act to encourage investment, boost capital flow into Syria, and improve access to basic services as part of broader reconstruction efforts. He also emphasized that President Donald Trump’s actions mark "the first step in delivering on the President’s vision for a new relationship between Syria and the United States."

According to the US Treasury Department, the waiver allows Washington’s partners and allies to conduct transactions with Syria, including new investments, financial services, and trade involving Syrian oil or petroleum products, as well as dealings with the new Syrian government.

The Treasury described the measure as part of a broader effort to roll back sanctions and revitalize Syria’s economy across all sectors, aiming to support infrastructure rehabilitation. However, the license specifically prohibits any transactions that would benefit Russia, Iran, or North Korea.