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White House: ‘Re-calibrated’ Myanmar sanctions incentive to pursue reforms

The White House said, the United States wants to further incentivize the people and government of Myanmar to pursue democratic reforms—-in introducing “re-calibrated sanctions” against the country. The U.S. plans to renew the bulk of its sanctions against Myanmar when they expire next week, but, White House Spokesman Josh Earnest said they will make some changes aimed at boosting investment and trade. The comments come after the United States eased some sanctions on Myanmar earlier […]