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Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

Summary

President Trump has signed a new order that increases restrictions on Cuba. This aims to reverse some of the changes made by the Biden administration, particularly maintaining a strict ban on U.S. tourism to Cuba and ending economic practices that favor the Cuban government.

Key Facts

  • President Trump has signed a memorandum tightening U.S. policy on Cuba.
  • The new order enforces a ban on American tourists going to Cuba more strictly.
  • The memo opposes international calls to end the U.S. economic embargo on Cuba.
  • U.S. citizens can still travel to Cuba, but only for specific reasons like family visits or educational trips.
  • Travelers must keep records of their travel-related transactions for at least five years.
  • The memorandum bans U.S. citizens from doing business with GAESA, a company run by the Cuban military.
  • Tourism is vital for Cuba's economy, but visitor numbers have decreased due to shortages and power cuts.
  • President Trump's policies have support from the Cuban-American community.
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