Trump's Bold Move: Sanction Relief Paves Way for Syrian Reconstruction
President Trump plans to sign an executive order easing U.S. sanctions on Syria, allowing the country to reintegrate into the international financial system. Although the sanctions target specific entities, such as Assad's regime and human rights abusers, the move promises a path toward stabilization and reconstruction after years of civil war.

President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order designed to ease U.S. sanctions on Syria, enabling the country to reconnect with the global financial system. Despite targeting entities linked to former President Bashar al-Assad and human rights abuses, the move aligns with Trump's commitment to Syria's reconstruction and regional stability.
Following Assad's ousting by Islamist-led rebels, Syria has attempted to reestablish international relations. In a shift, Trump announced in Riyadh that he would lift U.S. sanctions, a decision that led to the easing of Washington's strict measures. This development aims to encourage humanitarian aid and foreign investment as Syria rebuilds.
While some in Congress call for a full repeal of sanctions, Europe has ended its economic sanctions regime. Meanwhile, Syrians anticipate the changes will enhance engagement from humanitarian groups and bolster investment prospects. The U.S., however, maintains complex layers of sanctions, including those under the Caesar Act, necessitating a careful balance in policy adjustments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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