# Syria’s economy poised for improvement after US sanctions removal

https://mins.news/en/item/32174

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-25 18:43 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/25/syrias-economy-poised-for-improvement-after-us-sanctions-removal?traffic_source=rss

> The United States’ removal of Syria from its “state sponsors of terrorism” list clears one of the last major obstacles to reconnecting the country with global finance, analysts say. The move could reduce banks’ legal risks and encourage investment, assistance and reconstruction, although Syria’s economy remains weak and nearly 90 percent of its population lives below the poverty line.

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