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Jan 29, 2026 President Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency over Cuba and authorizing new tariffs Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The order used emergency powers to expand presidential control over trade and foreign policy beyond ordinary legislative channels.
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- Executive Order: Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba — On January 29, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency in response to perceived threats from the Government of Cuba.
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Week 54 – 2026-01-24–2026-01-30
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