Blocking Sudanese Government Property and Prohibiting Transactions With Sudan
Blocks Sudanese Government Property and Bans U.S. Trade
What it does
Agencies must block Sudanese government property and implement broad trade, finance, and transportation prohibitions with Sudan.
Real-world impact
- Freezes Sudanese government assets held in the United States.
- Stops most imports and exports to and from Sudan, with few exceptions.
- Restricts loans, contracts, and transportation involving Sudan by U.S. persons.
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Summary
This order declares a national emergency over actions by the Government of Sudan and blocks all property in the United States owned or controlled by that government.
It bans most imports from Sudan and most exports, reexports, financing, and transportation-related transactions involving Sudan, with limited exceptions for humanitarian aid, official U.S. or U.N. business, and journalistic activity. The Treasury Secretary is authorized to issue rules to implement the order, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on November 4, 1997.
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