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U.S. Lifts Sanctions, Keeps Min Aung Hlaing Sanctioned

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC · How we work

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Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing met U.S. official Michael Vance on 15–16 September.
The talks also requested the release of U.S. citizen Adam Castillo.
The United States lifted sanctions on several Burmese business figures while keeping Min Aung Hlaing sanctioned.
A July 2025 U.S. letter threatened 40% tariffs on Myanmar trade, which the junta welcomed.
The U.S. withdrew Temporary Protected Status for 4,000 Burmese refugees, exposing them to possible deportation.

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Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing met U.S. official Michael Vance on 15–16 September.
The talks also requested the release of U.S. citizen Adam Castillo.
The United States lifted sanctions on several Burmese business figures while keeping Min Aung Hlaing sanctioned.
A July 2025 U.S. letter threatened 40% tariffs on Myanmar trade, which the junta welcomed.
The U.S. withdrew Temporary Protected Status for 4,000 Burmese refugees, exposing them to possible deportation.