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4/2/2021 READOUT: Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo Meeting with Thought Leaders on U.S. Economic and Financial Sa… U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY READOUT: Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo Meeting with Thought Leaders on U.S. Economic and Financial Sanctions April 1, 2021 Today, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo kicked o a top to bottom review of U.S. economic and financial sanctions with a meeting of thought leaders, the first in a series of engagements to inform Treasury’s review. During the meeting, Deputy Secretary Adeyemo noted that sanctions remain a potent and valuable tool for policymakers and as programs are evaluated, it is critical to keep an eye toward ensuring they remain a strong, viable option in years to come. Participants confirmed the role of U.S. sanctions as a key instrument of U.S. national security and foreign policy, and the importance of a well-considered approach to their imposition, recognizing the technical expertise within O ice of Foreign Assets Control and Treasury writ large. Finally, there was broad recognition from all participants of the value of coordination with allies and partners. Further consideration of the thoughtful and e ective use of sanctions will be given throughout the sanctions review process. Participants in the meeting included: Former Congressman Howard Berman, Covington & Burling LLP Mr. Brad Brooks-Rubin, The Sentry Dr. Chris Brummer, Georgetown University Ms. Julie Chon, Moore Capital Management Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, Harvard University Ms. Sue Eckert, CNAS Ambassador Daniel Fried, The Atlantic Council Ambassador Robert Kimmitt, WilmerHale LLP Mr. Adam Szubin, Johns Hopkins SAIS Mr. Ali Vaez, International Crisis Group Mr. Neal Wolin, Brunswick Group ### https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0098 1/2 4/2/2021 READOUT: Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo Meeting with Thought Leaders on U.S. Economic and Financial Sa… https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0098 2/2
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