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What is the role of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)?

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OFAC is the U.S. body that administers and enforces U.S. economic and trade sanctions. Its key role is maintaining the SDN list (Specially Designated Nationals) which prohibits U.S. persons from dealing with sanctioned individuals/entities.

U.S. sanctions, trade control, SDN list, prohibited dealings

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