Recognizing Positive Actions by the Government of Sudan and Revoking Sanctions
Jan 18, 2017
Jan 18, 2017
Summary
Lifts some economic limits on Sudan because it has reduced fighting, allowed aid, and helped the U.S. fight terrorism.
What problem does this solve?
The United States had long-standing economic punishments against Sudan due to its government's harmful actions. This order removes some of those punishments to reward Sudan for making positive changes and to encourage continued cooperation.
What does this order do?
Revokes certain sanctions on Sudan
Removes the prohibitions established in Executive Order 13067 and Executive Order 13412, which blocked property and trade with Sudan. This action is conditional on Sudan's continued good behavior.
Requires a report on Sudan's progress
Directs the Secretary of State to report to the President on whether Sudan has maintained its positive actions, such as stopping hostilities, improving aid access, and fighting terrorism.
Keeps the national emergency in place
Specifies that the national emergency related to Sudan, first declared in 1997, will remain in effect despite the revocation of certain sanctions.
Assigns presidential duties to cabinet secretaries
Delegates certain presidential functions under laws related to Sudan to the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Homeland Security.
Waives certain trade restrictions
Determines it is in the national security interest of the U.S. to waive specific trade restrictions on agricultural and medical goods related to Sudan.
Who does this affect?
- Government of Sudan
- U.S. businesses and individuals involved in international trade
- Humanitarian aid organizations operating in Sudan
What is the real world impact?
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Encourages continued positive change
Uses the lifting of sanctions as a reward to encourage the Government of Sudan to continue its efforts in reducing conflict, allowing humanitarian aid, and cooperating on counterterrorism.
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Opens economic opportunities
Removing sanctions allows U.S. businesses and individuals to engage in trade and financial transactions with Sudan, potentially opening new markets and investment opportunities.
When does this start?
This order has multiple effective dates for its different parts, with some taking effect immediately and others later.
Sanctions Revocation
On July 12, 2017, key sanctions are lifted, but only if the Secretary of State confirms in a public notice that Sudan has continued its positive actions.
Initial Report on Sudan's Actions
By July 12, 2017, the Secretary of State must give the President a report on whether Sudan has sustained its positive changes.
General Effective Date
The main parts of the order, including the requirement for future reports, became effective on January 13, 2017.