President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on May 1 2026 that expands U.S. sanctions against Cuba. The order broadens existing restrictions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to cover entities and individuals that support the Cuban regime’s security apparatus, are involved in corruption or serious human rights violations, or materially support the government. It also authorizes sanctions on financial institutions that facilitate transactions with those already sanctioned. The move is framed as a response to Cuba’s alleged support for hostile actors, terrorism, and regional instability, and is part of a broader policy aimed at protecting American national security. Trump’s administration claims the new measures target corruption, migration pressures, and the regime’s alignment with other state sponsors of terrorism.
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