Calls to Lift Syria Ban

U.S. lawmakers have urged the Commerce Department to remove Syria from the “E:1” classification and ease export restrictions, warning that keeping the designation in place is hindering U.S. companies from entering the market and could push Damascus toward China. The classification requires companies to obtain licenses to export certain goods, technologies, and software. It also covers some products made outside the United States if more than 10% of their content consists of controlled U.S. components. Experts say licensing procedures, which often take several months, deter investors. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said that easing sanctions alone would not be enough to unlock the investment Syria needs.

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