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2014 · ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Announcement of policy change toward Cuba
· Historical
The White House announced a change in policy toward Cuba, including a framework for restoring diplomatic relations, an agreement to exchange prisoners, and a direction to review Cuba's inclusion on the state sponsors of terrorism list. It did not, by itself, alter the embargo, which required statutory and regulatory action.
- Authority
- President Barack Obama
- President
- Barack Obama
Set the policy direction that led to the easing amendments to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations in 2015-2016 and the rescission of the state sponsor of terrorism designation in 2015.
Topics
- Trade
- Travel
- Finance
Sources
- FACT SHEET: Charting a New Course on Cuba — White House Archives (primary)
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