The International Emergency Economic Powers Act: Origins, Evolution, and Use

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R45618

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Sep 1, 2025

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Nov 14, 2025, 9:37 am UTC

Authors: Liana W. Rosen, Jennifer K. Elsea, Christopher A. Casey

Source topics: Foreign Assistance, Separation of Powers, Import Policy, Foreign Investment, Export Policy

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