US will Remove All Sanctions on Syria, Donald Trump

In a surprising and bold statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that all American sanctions on Syria will be removed if he returns to the White House. This announcement has sent shockwaves through global political and diplomatic circles, reigniting debates over U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

• Donald Trump promises to lift all sanctions on Syria

• Claims it will help restore peace and economic recovery in Syria

• Criticizes Biden administration’s “failed Middle East policies”

• Says “talking is better than bombing” – urges diplomacy over war

• Sanctions have crippled Syrian economy for years – Trump calls them “inhumane”

• Global reactions mixed: some praise, others express concern

• If elected again in 2024, Trump vows immediate action on this policy

During a televised address at a rally in Florida, Donald Trump took a firm stance against the current U.S. approach towards Syria. He called the existing sanctions “pointless punishments” that hurt ordinary Syrians more than the leadership.

“We’re not helping anyone by starving a nation. If I’m back, we’ll remove every single sanction on Syria. It’s time to bring peace, not more suffering,” Trump declared to a cheering crowd.

Trump emphasized the importance of rebuilding diplomacy, ending endless wars, and focusing on “America First” without interfering in other nations' internal affairs.

The U.S. has imposed various sanctions on Syria since 1979, mainly targeting:

• The Syrian government and President Bashar al-Assad

• Entities involved in chemical weapons and human rights violations

• Companies dealing in oil, construction, and defense sectors

• Financial transactions with Syrian banks

These sanctions were tightened during Syria’s civil war, especially under the Caesar Act (2020), which aimed to pressure Assad into political reforms.

While these sanctions were intended to weaken the Syrian regime, they have had severe consequences for the general population:

• Collapse of Syrian currency and skyrocketing inflation

• Shortages of fuel, medicine, and basic necessities

• Widespread poverty and economic hardship

• Health sector on the verge of collapse due to lack of resources

• Limited access to clean water, electricity, and education

Trump criticized this outcome, saying,

“We’re not punishing Assad. We’re punishing children and families. That’s not leadership — that’s cruelty.”

Trump didn’t hold back in attacking President Joe Biden’s foreign policy, calling it a disaster:

• Accused Biden of failing to maintain peace in the region

• Claimed the Biden administration was too focused on war, not diplomacy

• Criticized U.S. involvement in the Israel-Gaza conflict

• Highlighted rising tensions with Iran and chaos in Afghanistan after withdrawal

Trump positioned himself as the only leader who can “negotiate peace and end unnecessary conflicts.”

People inside Syria and the refugee communities abroad responded with cautious hope:

• Syrian families hope for cheaper food and medicine

• Refugees want to return home but fear lack of security

• Students and workers demand economic opportunities

• Some say lifting sanctions alone isn’t enough without political reforms

“We’ve suffered for too long. If Trump keeps his word, maybe our children can dream again,” said a Syrian teacher in Idlib.

• Withdraw U.S. troops from conflict zones

• Rebuild U.S. economy and stop “spending billions overseas”

• Normalize ties with Middle Eastern countries

• Focus on domestic priorities like inflation, healthcare, and jobs

“I don’t want war. I want results. If sanctions haven’t worked in 10 years, they won’t work now either,” Trump added.

Donald Trump’s promise to remove all U.S. sanctions on Syria marks a potential major shift in how America approaches the Middle East. Whether you agree or not, this bold move has reopened conversations on sanctions, diplomacy, and justice in war-torn regions.