President Trump extends Trading With the Enemy Act authorities regarding Cuba for one year

Original title: Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

August 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This extension ensures that the existing economic sanctions and trade restrictions against Cuba, as implemented by the , remain in effect for another year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Secretary of the Treasury

The Secretary is authorized and directed to publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Cuba

The country remains subject to the Trading With the Enemy Act authorities and the Cuban Assets Control Regulations for another year.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Trump has extended the exercise of certain authorities under the with respect to Cuba for an additional year. This action maintains the existing until September 14, 2027.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This extension ensures that the existing economic sanctions and trade restrictions against Cuba, as implemented by the , remain in effect for another year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this order do?

It extends the legal authority for the U.S. government to maintain economic sanctions and trade restrictions against Cuba for one more year.

When does this extension expire?

The extended authorities are set to expire on September 14, 2027.

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Connected Entities

organizationSecretary of the Treasury“Recipient of the presidential memorandum and responsible for publishing the dete”Map →

organizationSecretary of State“Recipient of the presidential memorandum”Map →

otherCuban Assets Control Regulations“Regulations implementing the trade authorities”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States who issued the determination”Map →

locationCuba“Country subject to the Trading With the Enemy Act authorities”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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