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Presidential Determination

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act

President Bush extended for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act that were scheduled to terminate on September 14, 2005. The continuation applies to countries affected by three Treasury Department regulatory regimes, with the extension lasting until September 14, 2006.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 54607

Impact dates

  1. Extended authorities expire

Key directives

  • Continue exercise of Trading with the Enemy Act authorities for 1 year until September 14, 2006
  • Secretary of the Treasury to publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Extension of authorities takes effect September 14, 2005

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Authorities remain in force through September 14, 2006

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension of long-standing sanctions authorities; no policy change indicated
  • Perpetuation of Cuba sanctions regime without congressional reauthorization debate
Presidential Determination: Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading with the Enemy Act · Executive Orders