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US lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
MYANMAR, JUL 25 – The United States lifted sanctions on four Myanmar military-linked companies and individuals while maintaining restrictions on top junta leaders and key military conglomerates.
- On July 25, 2025, the United States lifted sanctions on several companies and individuals allied with Myanmar's ruling military junta.
- This followed a July 11 letter from Myanmar's military general Min Aung Hlaing to President Trump requesting a reduction of the 40% tariff rate on exports to the U.S. and offering to negotiate.
- The 40% tariff scheduled to begin on August 1 prompted Min Aung Hlaing to request a reduction to between 10% and 20%, while Myanmar intended to lower its tariffs on U.S. imports to a range of zero to 10%.
- Human Rights Watch expressed serious concern about the U.S. decision, describing it as a sign of a significant policy change toward Myanmar’s military, while Asia advocacy director John Sifton called the development "shocking," highlighting the military’s documented involvement in crimes against humanity.
- The sanction removals and tariff discussions imply a significant change in U.S. engagement with Myanmar's junta, causing concern among advocates for democratic rule and victims of military violence.
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US lifts some Myanmar sanctions after general asked Trump for relief
WASHINGTON - The United States lifted sanctions designations on several allies of Myanmar's ruling generals on Thursday, two weeks after the head of the ruling junta praised President Donald Trump and called for an easing of sanctions in a letter responding to a tariff warning.
The US has lifted sanctions against allies of the military regime in Myanmar.
US Lifts Sanctions On Myanmar Junta Allies After Letter Of Praise To Trump
The United States has lifted sanctions on several allies of Myanmar's ruling general and their military-linked firms, a US Treasury notice shows, after the junta chief sent a glowing letter of praise to President Donald Trump.
U.S. lifts sanctions on Myanmar junta allies after general praises Trump
Human Rights Watch called the move "extremely worrying" and said it suggested a major shift was underway in U.S. policy towards Myanmar's military, which overthrew a democratically elected government in 2021
US Drops Sanctions On Myanmar Junta Allies After Trump Praise
The United States has lifted sanctions on several allies of Myanmar's ruling general and their military-linked firms, a US Treasury notice shows, after the junta chief sent a glowing letter of praise to President Donald Trump.
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