US Lets Trump-Era Hong Kong Sanctions Order Lapse, Restoring Trade Privileges
Crypto Briefing·Jul 17, 2026·2 sources·neutral
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The United States allowed a 2020 Trump-era executive order imposing sanctions on Hong Kong to expire, effectively restoring normal trade privileges. China welcomed the move as a step toward improving bilateral relations.
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China suggested that the US has restored privileges for Hong Kong that Trump revoked in 2020, describing the move as an important step toward improving ties
Crypto Briefing
Jul 17, 2026
US lets Trump-era Hong Kong sanctions order lapse, restoring trade privileges in major diplomatic shift
Crypto Briefing
Jul 17, 2026