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Democrats Rebuke Trump Over Eased Hong Kong Sanctions

8/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump was rebuked on Tuesday by Democratic lawmakers for easing Hong Kong sanctions.
Washington let its designation for Hong Kong lapse on July 14, removing nine of 48 sanctioned officials and lifting bans on 39 others, including Justice Secretary Paul Lam Ting-kwok and executives Carrie Lam and John Lee.
The four-page letter said the easing raises questions about U.S. policy toward Hong Kong and demands a response.

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U.S. President Donald Trump was rebuked on Tuesday by Democratic lawmakers for easing Hong Kong sanctions.
Washington let its designation for Hong Kong lapse on July 14, removing nine of 48 sanctioned officials and lifting bans on 39 others, including Justice Secretary Paul Lam Ting-kwok and executives Carrie Lam and John Lee.
The four-page letter said the easing raises questions about U.S. policy toward Hong Kong and demands a response.