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Presidential Determination

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

President Trump extended for one year the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations until September 14, 2018. This continues a long-standing annual renewal practice dating back decades.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 42927

Impact dates

  1. Expiration of continued authorities under Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to Cuba

Key directives

  • Continue exercise of Trading With the Enemy Act authorities with respect to Cuba for 1 year
  • Secretary of the Treasury to publish determination in the Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of Cuba sanctions authorities takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Sanctions authorities remain in force through September 14, 2018

Risks & tensions

  • Annual renewal creates predictable cliff but also ongoing uncertainty for Cuba engagement
  • Maintains status quo rather than advancing Trump administration's stated interest in revising Cuba policy
  • Continuity with Obama-era determination despite broader policy tensions
Presidential Determination: Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act · Executive Orders