President Extends Trading With the Enemy Act Authority Over Cuba

The August 20, 2026 determination extends the TWEA-based Cuba sanctions regime for one year, ending September 14, 2027, and binds the State and Treasury departments.

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The President issued Presidential Determination No. 2026-21 on August 20, 2026, extending the exercise of authorities under the Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to Cuba for one year, until September 14, 2027.

The extension follows a prior determination published on August 29, 2025 (90 FR 42795, September 4, 2025) that set the original expiration for September 14, 2026. The President cites the national interest of the United States as the basis for continuation.

The authority is implemented through the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 515. The memorandum directs the Secretary of the Treasury to publish the determination in the Federal Register.

Addressed to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, the determination binds both agencies to continue enforcement of the sanctions regime under section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. 4305 note).

The determination was filed on August 24, 2026, at 11:15 a.m., FR Doc 2026-17374, page 54935, billing code 4811-33-P.

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