Trump Will Seek 180-Day Waiver to Congress Sanctions on Syria

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration will offer Syria initial economic relief by seeking a 180-day waiver to sanctions imposed by Congress, with the longer-term goal of removing the restrictions entirely.

He said President Donald Trump intends to use the waiver authority granted to him by the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, which penalizes anyone who does business with the Syrian government.