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On 6 July 2017, Shearman & Sterling published its Sanctions Roundup: First Half of 2017, covering developments in US sanctions over the first
six months of 2017.
On 6 July 2017, Shearman & Sterling published its
Sanctions Roundup: First Half of 2017, covering
developments in US sanctions over the first six months of 2017.
The first six months of the Trump Administration saw several
notable developments for US sanctions, with particular implications
for Russia (in particular the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to
Germany, a break from the recent tradition of strong cooperation
between the EU and US concerning Russian sanctions), Iran and North
Korea. The Administration also declared a partial reversal in US
policy toward Cuba. Meanwhile, OFAC concluded a major enforcement
effort against the Chinese firm ZTE, imposing the largest fine
($1.192 billion) on record against a non-financial entity, for
enabling transactions with Iran in the telecom industry. Our client
publication Sanctions Round Up: First Half 2017 is
available at:
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