The article explores the risks of trading with entities on the US SDN list. It clarifies the differences between secondary sanctions and primary sanctions, and presents the reputational, legal and economic risks that may arise from trading with sanctioned entities. It is recommended that enterprises conduct a full - fledged risk assessment and consultation before cooperating with sanctioned entities.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Department of the Treasury maintains and enforces multiple sanctions lists to ensure the implementation of the countrys foreign policy and security objectives. These lists include the Specially Designated Nationals List, the Foreign Sanctions Evaders List, the Sectoral Sanctions Identifications List, etc., aiming to restrict transactions and activities with the listed individuals, entities or organizations.
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