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2025 · TERRORISM DESIGNATION
Cuba kept on the State Sponsor of Terrorism list
· In force
Acting on the first day of his term, President Trump took action to keep Cuba on the state sponsors of terrorism list, reversing the outgoing administration's January 14 rescission initiative. The State Department subsequently confirmed the reinstatement and, on January 31, re-created the Cuba Restricted List.
- Authority
- President Donald J. Trump (acting on the first day of his term)
- President
- Donald J. Trump
Confirmed that the terrorism-designation sanctions layer would remain in force under the new administration, and began the re-tightening of Cuba policy.
Topics
- Terrorism Designation
- Trade
- Finance
Sources
- Restoring a Tough U.S.-Cuba Policy (press statement, January 31, 2025) — U.S. Department of State (primary)