Treasury Freezes New Sanction Targets: No U.S. Business Allowed
Published Date: 9/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added new people to its blacklist, meaning their money and property in the U.S. are frozen. Americans can’t do business with these folks anymore, starting from August 7, 2026. This move helps keep bad actors from using the U.S. financial system and sends a clear message about following the rules.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Assets Blocked; U.S. Persons Barred
On August 7, 2026, OFAC added one or more people to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of those persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. The SDN List and additional information are available at https://ofac.treasury.gov.
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