Trump Moves to Toughen US Policy on Cuba
- On June 30, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum toughening U.S. policy toward Cuba, banning all American tourism to the island.
- Following Biden-era relaxations, Trump’s memorandum reverses these measures to restore a firm, isolating US policy toward Cuba, including sanctions and travel restrictions.
- The White House memo enforces a US tourism ban, restricts transactions with GAESA, and mandates audits for five years.
- Following Trump's memo, Cuba condemned it as criminal conduct and rights violation, with measures taking effect within 30 days, deepening U.S.-Cuba tensions.
- In response to Trump’s memo, the UN General Assembly condemns the embargo as a violation, signaling a renewed U.S. effort to isolate Cuba internationally.
60 Articles
60 Articles
Trump Signs Memo Strengthening US Policy Toward Cuba
President Donald Trump signed a national security memorandum on Monday restoring hard-line policies on Cuba and reversing measures from the former Biden administration that had eased pressure on the communist-ruled nation. The memorandum would enforce the statutory ban on U.S. tourism to Cuba and support the economic embargo of the country, according to a fact sheet issued by the White House. However, the memo states that educational travel is p…
US President Donald Trump has instructed administration officials to review how the country's sanctions against Cuba could be tightened in the near future, according to a memo seen by the AP. Among other things, the president wants to find ways to "shut down" all tourism to the country and limit educational trips to be organized only by American citizens. Ti...

Trump moves to toughen US policy on Cuba
President Donald Trump has instructed his top Cabinet officers to review U.S. policy toward Cuba, ordering them to examine current sanctions and come up with ways to toughen them within 30 days.
Trump Tightens U.S. Embargo on Cuba and Bans American Tourism, Reversing Biden’s Policy - teleSUR English
In a sharp policy reversal, President Donald Trump signed a memorandum reinforcing the U.S. embargo on Cuba and banning all American tourism to the island. The move targets Cuba’s economy and aims to isolate the Cuban government. Related: Trump To Inaugurate ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida On June 30, 2025,U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum that dramatically tightens the longstanding U.S. economic embargo against Cuba a…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium