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Presidential Determination

Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act

This determination extends for one year the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to Cuba, continuing economic sanctions implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations. The continuation runs from September 14, 2008 until September 14, 2009.

Federal Register Open PDF 73 FR 54055

Impact dates

  1. Continued authorities expire unless renewed

  2. Secretary of the Treasury to publish in Federal Register

  3. Continuation of authorities takes effect

Key directives

  • Continue exercise of Trading With the Enemy Act authorities with respect to Cuba for 1 year until September 14, 2009
  • Secretary of the Treasury to publish determination in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Continuation takes effect September 14, 2008

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication by Secretary of the Treasury

Long term

  • Sanctions regime continues through September 14, 2009; potential for future annual renewals

Risks & tensions

  • Annual renewal mechanism creates policy continuity but no permanent resolution of Cuba sanctions status
  • Document does not specify whether this is routine or reflects changed circumstances
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