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Presidential Determination

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

This presidential determination extends for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The continuation maintains the long-standing embargo framework, with authorities now set to expire on September 14, 2021.

Federal Register Open PDF 85 FR 57075

Impact dates

  1. Extended authorities expire unless renewed

  2. Federal Register publication by Secretary of the Treasury

Key directives

  • Continue exercise of TWEA authorities with respect to Cuba for 1 year until September 14, 2021
  • Secretary of the Treasury to publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation of TWEA authorities takes effect upon signing
  • Cuban Assets Control Regulations remain in force

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication by Secretary of the Treasury

Long term

  • Authorities remain in effect until September 14, 2021
  • Potential need for subsequent annual renewal determination

Risks & tensions

  • Annual renewal mechanism creates policy continuity but no permanent resolution of Cuba sanctions
  • Timing relative to 2020 election may affect subsequent administration's approach
  • Vague on specific scope of 'certain authorities'—relies on existing regulatory framework
Presidential Determination: Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act · Executive Orders