Secondary Sanctions

Secondary sanctions are penalties that a country imposes on foreign entities or individuals that do business with a target nation already under heavy sanctions. For example, if Country A is sanctioned by Country B for its policies, Country B may also penalize companies from other countries, like Country C, for trading with Country A. This approach aims to widen the impact of sanctions, encouraging other nations to stop supporting the target country and increasing pressure for compliance with international laws or behaviors. Essentially, it extends the reach of sanctions beyond direct targets to deter broader financial interactions.