MINSK, 29 April (BelTA) – The United States has extended sanctions relief for nine Belarusian companies, BelTA learned from the Finance Ministry of Belarus.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a new waiver on Friday extending the relief for the Belarusian companies that were put under sanctions in line with U.S. President's Decree No.13405. The new waiver means the companies like the Belarusian Oil Trade House, Belneftekhim and its American subsidiary, tire manufacturer Belshina, Grodno Azot, Grodno Khimvolokno, Lakokraska, Naftan and Polotsk-Steklovolokno can do business with American companies.
The new waiver will be valid for six months through 30 October 2017.
