United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025, seeks to lift the longstanding trade embargo on Cuba and restore normal trade relations. It repeals several laws, including the Cuban Democracy Act and the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act, and removes restrictions on remittances to Cuba. The bill also authorizes common carriers to provide telecommunications services between the U.S. and Cuba, and allows the President to negotiate settlements with Cuba regarding property claims and secure human rights protections. It requires the President to report to Congress on trade relations and to determine if a national emergency exists to impose new export controls.
Key provisions
- Repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and related restrictions.
- Authorizes common carriers to provide telecommunications services between the U.S. and Cuba.
- Allows for the restoration of normal trade relations with Cuba, including applying nondiscriminatory tariffs.
- Permits remittances to Cuba without limitations.
- Authorizes the President to negotiate settlements regarding U.S. property claims in Cuba.
- Requires the President to report to Congress on trade relations with Cuba.
- Extends nondiscriminatory trade treatment to Cuban products.
- Allows the President to impose new export controls and declare a national emergency related to Cuba.
Who is affected
- United States citizens and residents
- Cuban citizens
- U.S. businesses
- Remittance senders
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