From Threat to Action: Donald Trump’s Bold Move – Signing EO ‘Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba’ (Effective Jan. 30, 2026) to Declare Emergency, Accuse Regime of Malign Activities and Hostile Alliances, and Authorize Potential Ad Valorem Duties on Any Nation’s Exports to the U.S. If They Continue Oil Deliveries to Havana, Seen as the Toughest Step Yet to Economically Strangle Cuba and Disrupt Its Energy Dependence

For Cuba, the consequences are existential. Fuel shortages have already triggered rolling blackouts, paralyzed hospitals, and deepening hunger among the population. Everyday life is becoming increasingly desperate, and essential services are faltering. Supporters of the order argue that only maximum pressure can compel a regime intricately entwined with Russia, China, Iran, and various regional proxy networks to change its behavior. Critics counter that the approach crosses a moral line, punishing ordinary civilians in order to make a high-stakes geopolitical point. As U.S. agencies debate the limits of enforcement and how far to push economic sanctions, one reality emerges with stark clarity: this battle isn’t solely about Cuba’s oil supply. It represents a far larger test of how aggressively the “America First” doctrine will extend its influence across the hemisphere, and how far the U.S. is willing to project power in pursuit of its strategic objectives.