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United States of America: Executive Order authorising sanctions targeting Cuba and various economic sectors

Announcement

01 May 2026

In May 2026, the Government of the United States announced an executive order imposing sanctions on the Government of Cuba and persons operating in sectors such as energy, defence, and mining.

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1

0 certainly harmful

1 likely harmful

0 liberalising

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Announced: 01 May 2026
Controls on commercial transactions and investment instruments

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