Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria
Blocks Property and Prohibits Most U.S. Exports to Syria
What it does
Federal agencies must block listed persons' property and prevent most U.S. exports and Syrian government air services.
Real-world impact
- Stops most U.S. exports to Syria, excluding food and medicine.
- Freezes and blocks assets of persons tied to Syrian actions.
- Prohibits Syrian-owned air carriers from routine takeoffs and landings in the United States.
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Summary
This order declares a national emergency because of actions by the Government of Syria and directs wide sanctions. It blocks property of people and entities connected to Syrian support for terrorism, military activity in Lebanon, weapons programs, and efforts to undermine Iraq reconstruction.
The order also stops most exports and reexports to Syria (except food and medicine), restricts Syrian-owned air carriers from normal U.S. services, and authorizes agencies to issue rules and block transactions to enforce these measures.
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