Syria has been designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism by the United States since December 1979…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump signed an executive order terminating Syria sanctions, according to the White House website. Trump “signed a historic Executive Order terminating the Syria sanctions program to support the country’s path to stability and peace,” the White House said in a fact sheet. “The Order removes sanctions on Syria while maintaining sanctions on Bashar al-Assad… The Order permits the relaxation of export controls on certain goods and waives restrictions on certain foreign assistance to Syria,” said the White House.