5 Embargoed and Sanctioned Countries by the US

2. Russia

GDP (2023): $2.02 Trillion

US sanctions on Russia are tied up with the intricate history between Russia and Ukraine. The sanctions began by restricting exports to Russian-occupied Crimea in 2014. The restrictions have significantly strengthened since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The US has continued to heavily sanction not just Russia, but also any other states, individuals, or entities found to be supporting the country in its war on Ukraine.