Trump extends trade embargo against Cuba for another year


08/25/2026

"I am prolonging this authority regarding Cuba for one year, until September 14, 2027," Trump said in a memorandum released on the US Federal Register site.



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The document states that "exercising this authority concerning Cuba for another year aligns with the national interest of the United States."

The economic embargo imposed by the US on Cuba has been effective since the early 1960s. In recent months, the Trump administration has aimed to influence Havana to alter its policy. The US has implemented further sanctions on Cuba and set up a blockade to hinder energy supplies to the nation.

In June, during an Axios interview, Trump mentioned the potential for a leadership shift in Cuba, akin to the operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, 2026.

Previously, The New York Times, referencing sources, revealed that US officials are searching for an individual among current and former Cuban leaders who could govern the nation and be acceptable to Washington.

Reports indicate that the CIA has established a task force focused on Cuba, signaling that the US plans to implement a more unified pressure strategy against the Cuban leadership.

source: cnn.com