Definition of «sanctions programs»

The phrase "sanctions programs" refers to a set of regulations or rules imposed by one country or group of countries on another country or entity. These programs aim to punish or deter certain behaviors, often economic, and may involve restrictions on trade, travel, or financial transactions as a way to put pressure on the targeted country or entity to change its actions or policies.

Sentences with «sanctions programs»

An amendment by the U.S. Treasury to its Russian sanctions program may greatly reduce the restrictions on aluminium giant Rusal, Rio Tinto Chief Executive Jean Sebastien Jacques said.» (cnbc.com)
Saratoga County has been at the forefront of industry - academia partnerships with the result being several industry sanctioned programs with specific curriculums geared toward semiconductor manufacturing.One such program was developed by the State University of New York's Hudson Valley Community College, called Training and Education Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing and Alternative and Renewable Technologies (TEC - SMART). (saratogapartnership.org)
Borkovic counsels U.S. and international clients on law and policy affecting international trade and business, including economic sanctions programs, export controls, and anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws and regulations. (inhouseops.com)
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