Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba
Imposes or modifies sanctions against Cuba.
Section by Section
What each section does, and how they differ.
Declares Cuba's actions and policies constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy.
Authorizes additional ad valorem duties on imports from countries that sell oil or provide goods and services to Cuba, with Secretary of Commerce making determinations and Secretary of State setting tariff rates.
Grants the President discretion to modify the order based on circumstances, foreign retaliation, or Cuban compliance with U.S. national security objectives.
Directs the Secretary of State to monitor the situation and recommend additional actions if needed to deal with the national emergency.
Authorizes Secretaries of State and Commerce and the USTR to implement the order through regulatory action and all IEEPA powers.
Requires recurring and final reports to Congress on the national emergency and authorities exercised.
Defines terms including 'oil,' 'indirectly,' 'Cuba,' and 'Government of Cuba.'
Sets effective date as 12:01 a.m. EST on January 30, 2026.
Supersedes prior proclamations and orders to the extent inconsistent with this order.
Standard severability clause: if a court strikes any provision, the rest of the order stands and other Cuba-related emergency actions remain in effect.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.