The United States has expanded its sanctions strategy by imposing threats of secondary sanctions, targeting not only the originally sanctioned entities but also countries that continue to engage in trade with them. This approach aims to broaden the economic pressure on violators by penalizing third-party nations involved in transactions with sanctioned regimes. The move underscores a shift toward a more aggressive enforcement of sanctions, potentially reshaping global trade dynamics. Analysts suggest this tactic could further complicate international commerce and diplomatic relations.
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
