Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan
In Simple Terms
The President has decided to keep the national emergency about Sudan going. This is because Sudan still poses a threat to U.S. safety and foreign policy.
Summary
On October 16, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a notice to continue the national emergency with respect to Sudan. This emergency was originally declared on November 3, 1997, due to threats posed by the actions and policies of the Sudanese government. The situation in Sudan, including ongoing conflicts and instability, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. As a result, the national emergency, as expanded by previous executive orders, will remain in effect beyond November 3, 2025. This notice ensures that the United States can maintain necessary measures to address these threats.
Official Record
Federal Register PublishedSigned by the President
October 16, 2025
October 20, 2025
Document #2025-19616
Analysis & Impact
💡 How This May Affect You
- Working families and individuals: Potentially higher costs for goods if trade with Sudan is restricted.
- Small business owners: May face challenges sourcing materials if Sudanese imports are affected.
- Students and recent graduates: Limited opportunities for cultural exchange programs with Sudan.
- Retirees and seniors: Unlikely to see direct impacts, but could face indirect effects if economic conditions change.
- Different regions (urban, suburban, rural): Urban areas with diverse populations may see more community impacts.
🏢 Key Stakeholders
- Sudanese government faces continued international sanctions, impacting economic and political stability.
- U.S. businesses with interests in Sudan face operational restrictions and financial losses.
- Humanitarian organizations may encounter challenges in delivering aid due to ongoing instability.
- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control enforces financial sanctions.
- Advocacy groups like Human Rights Watch push for sustained pressure on Sudan for human rights improvements.
📈 What to Expect
Short-term (3–12 months):
- Increased tensions in U.S.-Sudan diplomatic relations.
- Heightened scrutiny on Sudan's financial transactions.
- Limited humanitarian aid access in conflict zones.
Long-term (1–4 years):
- Prolonged economic isolation affecting Sudan's recovery.
- Continued instability in Sudan's political landscape.
- Potential regional spillover of Sudan's conflicts.
📚 Historical Context
- Similar to President Clinton's 1997 declaration of a national emergency with Sudan.
- Builds on policy by expanding Executive Order 13067, as done by Presidents Bush and Biden.
- Continues pattern of using Executive Orders to address foreign policy threats.
- Notable for addressing ongoing instability post-2021 military coup in Sudan.
- Reflects consistent U.S. strategy of economic measures to influence Sudanese governance.