A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct. Primary sanctions apply to entities within the direct jurisdiction of the sanctioning country, whereas secondary sanctions are designed to penalize non-US entities (third-country entities) for trading with sanctioned nations by leveraging access to US markets.
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