US tightens sanctions on Burma, adding new rules and definitions

The US Treasury Department has replaced its initial, brief sanctions against Burma with a much more detailed set of rules. These new rules include specific definitions, general licenses, and guidance for businesses and individuals.

The US government is making its sanctions against Burma more comprehensive and harder to avoid. This means companies and individuals dealing with Burma will face clearer, stricter rules and less ambiguity about what is allowed. The goal is to increase economic pressure on the current regime.