“Sanctions for Sanctions Violation”: U.S. Department of Treasury Enforcement Actions Against the Financial Sector

The financial sector is under special risk Economic sanctions are becoming an increasingly popular tool in U.S. foreign policy. In the 20 ... ... Scholarship Overview Economic sanctions consist of a set of restrictions in trade, finance, licensing, and other areas; these restrictions are used by the initiator state... ... actions target both Americans and foreigners. Although there is no generally accepted “secondary sanctions” concept, it appears expedient to use it in this particular meaning...