Trump declares national emergency over Cuba, threatens tariffs on nations that supply oil to communist regime

President Trump declared a national emergency regarding Cuba, citing the communist regime's alignment with hostile nations and terrorist groups as a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy. The executive order allows the U.S. to impose tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, aiming to increase pressure on the Cuban government. Trump accused Cuba of supporting countries and groups like Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, and cited the presence of a Russian intelligence facility and deepening defense cooperation with China. The order also criticized Cuba's human rights record, alleging persecution of political opponents and suppression of freedoms. The Commerce Department will determine which countries are supplying oil to Cuba, and the State Department will work with Treasury and Homeland Security on enforcement.

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