US Congress Ends Syria Sanctions: Caesar Act Repealed, Investment Path Cleared

• US Congress permanently repealed the 2019 Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, clearing the path for investment.
• President Donald Trump had previously suspended the sanctions twice; new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa pushed for permanent removal.
• The Senate approved the repeal 77-20, following House passage, and Trump is expected to sign it into law.
• The repeal is seen as a decisive step towards giving the Syrian people a chance to rebuild after decades of suffering.
• The Caesar Act, named after a photographer, restricted investment and cut Syria off from the international banking system.

Why It Matters: US Congress repealed the Caesar Act, opening Syria for investment and rebuilding after years of conflict.