President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to the actions of the Cuban government. The order establishes a process for imposing tariffs on goods from countries that provide oil to Cuba, with the stated goal of protecting U.S. national security and foreign policy.
The White House said these measures are in response to what it describes as "the depredations of the communist Cuban regime." According to the statement, President Trump is acting "to hold the Cuban regime accountable for its support of hostile actors, terrorism, and regional instability that endanger American security and foreign policy."
The administration emphasized its commitment to confronting regimes considered threats to U.S. interests. As stated in the announcement: "President Trump has consistently confronted regimes that threaten U.S. security and interests, delivering where others have failed to hold adversaries accountable."
