Trump dismantles decades-long Syria sanctions programme

Trump Signs an Executive Order Ending US Sanctions on Syria

President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending many U.S. economic sanctions on Syria, following through on a promise he made to the country's new interim leader.

Trump signs executive order ending U.S. sanctions on Syria

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday ending most U.S. economic sanctions on Syria, following through on a promise he made to the country's new interim leader.

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President Donald Trump formally lifted US sanctions against Syria. Damascus said it expects the move will "lift the obstacle" to economic recovery.

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The removal would "help propel Syria into a new phase of prosperity, stability, and openness to the international community," Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said

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The White House said it would monitor the new Syrian government's actions including "taking concrete steps toward normalising ties with Israel"