Treasury Blacklists Shady Folks and Ships Overnight
Published Date: 3/25/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC just added some people and ships to a special blacklist called the SDN List. This means any money or property they have in the U.S. is frozen, and Americans can’t do business with them. If you’re involved, watch out—these changes take effect immediately and could impact financial deals.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
New SDN Listings: Assets Blocked
The Treasury's OFAC added one or more people and vessels to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List. Any money or property those people or vessels hold that is subject to U.S. jurisdiction is blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from doing business with them. These restrictions take effect immediately.
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