Allowing Additional Time for Recognizing Positive Actions by Sudan
Jul 14, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jul 11, 2017
Published on: Jul 14, 2017
Jul 14, 2017
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jul 11, 2017
Published on: Jul 14, 2017
Summary
Pushes back the deadline for deciding whether to lift sanctions on Sudan, giving more time to review the country's actions.
What problem does this solve?
The U.S. government needed more time to fully review Sudan's progress on important issues before lifting sanctions. This order extends the review deadline by three months to allow for a more complete analysis.
What does this order do?
Extends deadline for lifting sanctions
Changes the date for revoking certain sanctions-related sections of Executive Order 13761 from July 12, 2017, to October 12, 2017.
Postpones trade normalization report
Amends Executive Order 13761 to move the date for a report on trade normalization with Sudan from July 12, 2017, to October 12, 2017.
Delays general license for transactions
Pushes back the effective date for a general license authorizing all transactions prohibited by previous orders from July 12, 2017, to October 12, 2017.
Revokes a reporting requirement
Removes Section 11 of Executive Order 13761, which contained a reporting requirement.
Who does this affect?
- Government of Sudan
- U.S. federal agencies involved in foreign policy
- Businesses seeking to trade with Sudan
What is the real world impact?
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Allows for a more thorough review
Provides more time for fact-finding and a deeper analysis of the Government of Sudan's actions before making a final decision on lifting long-standing economic sanctions.
When does this start?
This order became effective when it was signed on July 11, 2017, and sets a new deadline for other actions.
New deadline for Sudan sanctions review
October 12, 2017, is the new date for deciding whether to permanently lift certain sanctions against Sudan, based on a review of its actions.