Trump’s administration has tapped Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Turkey, to be a new envoy for Syrian issues."The Syrian Arab Republic welcomes the decision issued by the US government to lift the sanctions imposed on Syria and its people for many years,

Today's actions will hopefully put the country on a path to a bright, prosperous, and stable future,' says Treasury secretary

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack to lead as Special Envoy for Syria, aiding in sanctions relief and regional stability efforts.

The levies include secondary sanctions targeting individuals or companies who engage with Damascus, so private sector companies will only move after a US green light.