President Renews Trading with Enemy Act for Cuba One More Year
Published Date: 9/4/2025
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Summary
The President has decided to keep certain special rules in place for dealing with Cuba for another year, until September 14, 2026. These rules, part of the Trading With the Enemy Act, affect how the U.S. handles Cuban assets and trade. This means businesses and government agencies must keep following these restrictions, with no changes to money or deadlines right now.
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Cuba trade and asset restrictions extended
The President continued the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to Cuba for 1 year, until September 14, 2026. These authorities are implemented by the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (31 CFR Part 515).
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