Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan
President Trump renews the national emergency over Sudan, keeping U. S.
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President Trump renews the national emergency over Sudan, keeping U.S. sanctions and restrictions in place that have been active since 1997.
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President Trump has formally continued the national emergency regarding Sudan, which was originally declared by President Clinton in 1997 due to concerns about Sudan's support for international terrorism and its destabilizing actions in the region. This renewal keeps existing U.S. sanctions and trade restrictions on Sudan in effect for another year. Under the National Emergencies Act, presidents must renew such declarations annually or they automatically expire.
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- ProposedPublished Oct 19, 2026
- SignedStatus: Signed · Signed Oct 15, 2026 · Published Oct 19, 2026
- In effectSigned Oct 15, 2026
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This notice continues a national emergency with respect to Sudan that has been in place for nearly three decades. The emergency was first declared by President Clinton on November 3, 1997, through Executive Order 13067, which blocked Sudanese government property and prohibited most trade and transactions with Sudan. Subsequent executive orders and amendments have modified and expanded the scope of the emergency over the years. The legal basis for this action is the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the National Emergencies Act (NEA). Under the NEA, a national emergency expires after one year unless the president formally renews it by publishing a notice in the Federal Register before the anniversary date. This continuation notice fulfills that legal requirement and keeps the emergency active. The practical effect of this renewal is that existing sanctions, trade prohibitions, and financial restrictions related to Sudan remain in force. These measures affect U.S. businesses and individuals who might otherwise seek to conduct commerce or financial transactions involving Sudan or Sudanese entities. It also affects Sudanese government assets that may be within U.S. jurisdiction. It is worth noting that U.S.-Sudan relations have evolved significantly over the decades. Some sanctions were eased during the Obama administration and following Sudan's removal from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list in 2020. However, the underlying national emergency framework has been maintained, allowing the executive branch to retain the legal tools associated with it. The continuation does not necessarily impose new restrictions but preserves the existing legal architecture. This action primarily affects the U.S. financial sector, importers and exporters, and any American entities with potential business interests involving Sudan. Implementation is immediate upon publication, as it is a continuation of an already-active emergency rather than a new declaration.
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This is a routine annual renewal of a long-standing emergency declaration, required by law to keep existing Sudan-related sanctions in force. The action does not impose new restrictions or change current U.S. policy toward Sudan. Presidents of both parties have continued this emergency every year since 1997.
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