The U.S. Department of the Treasury on 12 November 2021 imposed sanctions on four Eritrean entities and two individuals in connection with the crisis in Ethiopia. The individuals and entities sanctioned are the Eritrean Defense Force, the People's Front for Democracy and Justice, Abraha Kassa Nemariam, Hidri Trust, Hagos Ghebrehiwet W Kidan, and Red Sea Trading Corporation.
The U.S. Department of State issued a press release at the same time titled "Imposing Sanctions in Connection with the Conflict in Ethiopia." It explains that although today's sanctions are directed at the Eritrean government and ruling party, the United States remains gravely concerned about the conduct of all parties to the conflict. The US is not imposing sanctions at this time on elements aligned with the Government of Ethiopia and TPLF to allow time and space to see if talks among the conflicting parties can make progress.
