Imposing Sanctions On Those Responsible For Repression In Cuba And For Threats To United States National Security And Foreign Policy

The order broadens U.S. tools to economically pressure Cuba's government and associated actors, blocking their access to the U.S. financial system and the country itself. It aims to address ongoing threats to U.S. national security and democratic values.

What the order does ​

• Blocks all U.S.-linked property and assets of persons connected to key sectors of the Cuban economy or government.
• Prohibits U.S. persons from most transactions with designated Cuban individuals and entities.
• Bans U.S. entry for foreign persons engaged in specified activities supporting the Cuban government or benefiting from corruption or human rights abuses.
• Authorizes blocking and restrictions on foreign financial institutions transacting with designated Cuban parties.
• Prohibits certain types of donations involving designated persons, including by Americans.
• Allows effective immediate sanctions without prior notice to designated individuals.
• Directs federal agencies, especially Treasury and State, to implement and enforce the order.

Who it affects ​

• Cuban government and its officials, agencies, and entities.
• Foreign persons and companies supporting or acting for Cuba, including adult family members.
• Foreign financial institutions facilitating significant transactions with sanctioned Cuban entities.
• U.S. persons and businesses interacting with affected Cuban and foreign parties.

Context ​

Builds on prior measures by enhancing U.S. leverage against Cuba’s government and actors tied to corruption or rights abuses.