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US lifts some Hong Kong sanctions imposed by Trump, autonomy status unchanged

18 July 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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18 July 2026

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Fusion42 · 18 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US has partially lifted Trump-era sanctions on Hong Kong by allowing the national emergency declaration to expire, but maintained restrictions on Hong Kong's special trade status and kept sanctions on 38 of 49 individuals under overlapping legislation. Hong Kong's autonomous status remains unchanged despite China's claim of a full restoration.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

If you export to or operate in Hong Kong, check whether you're caught in the 38 individuals still sanctioned or the export controls that remain despite the headline. The real trade access turns on what happens to Trump's January 2025 tariffs, not this partial lift.

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