John Hurley
John Hurley is the candidate proposed by Donald Trump to lead the U.S. sanctions strategy, bringing extensive experience as a hedge fund manager. Recently, he made headlines by warning that countries importing Venezuelan oil would face significant consequences, including a potential 25% tariff. Hurley emphasized that access to the U.S. economy is a privilege, not a right, signaling a more aggressive approach towards the Maduro regime compared to the previous administration. He has also indicated plans to review sanctions imposed over the past decade to ensure their relevance and has highlighted the importance of maintaining the dollar's dominance in the global economy amid new restrictions.
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John Hurley was the former Central Bank governor before Gabriel Makhlouf.
Central Bank governor Makhlouf to be reappointed for second term – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-03-03
John Hurley commented on Iran's use of financial systems for money laundering and procurement of components for its weapons.
США: Українські компанії допомагають Ірану виробляти дрони
Ukraine· 2025-11-12
U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary John Hurley mentioned that Washington sees an opportunity in Lebanon to cut Iranian funding to Hezbollah.
إيران تستبعد التفاوض مع واشنطن حالياً وأميركا تسعى لقطع التمويل الإيراني عن «حزب الله»
Iraq· 2025-11-11
John Hurley, the Deputy Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, is traveling to Israel, Lebanon, the UAE, and Turkey to strengthen the 'maximum pressure' policy against Iran.
افزایش صادرات نفت ایران در اوج تحریم ها | واشنگتن چه خواهد کرد؟
Iran· 2025-11-09
John Hurley, the undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, says Iran remains committed to its proxy groups throughout the Middle East.
Iran smuggles $1 billion to Hezbollah despite heavy international sanctions
United States· 2025-11-09
John Hurley is a senior official at the Treasury Department who will meet with David O’Sullivan.
Rusia afirmă că este „imună” la noile sancțiuni ale SUA asupra companiilor petroliere rusești Rosneft și Lukoil – Ziarul de Gardă
Moldova· 2025-10-23
John Hurley, a Social Democrats councillor in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, said it was almost impossible for councils to fine people over dog fouling because of the way the system is set up.
No fines issued for dog fouling in 14 local authority areas last year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20
John Hurley, 89, moved to London at 17 and began writing at 74, publishing two novels.
the Irish ‘elders’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
John Hurley is the candidate proposed by Donald Trump to lead the U.S. sanctions strategy.
El equipo de Trump advierte sobre la consecuencias para países que importen petróleo venezolano
Venezuela· 2025-04-26
