Administration Expands

• 도널드 트럼프 대통령은 쿠바 정부와 연계된 개인, 단체 및 부문을 대상으로 하는 미국의 제재를 대폭 확대하는 포괄적인 행정명령에 서명했습니다. • 새로운 조치는 에너지, 국방, 금융 서비스 및 보안 부문을 포함한 주요 경제 영역에 집중하고 있으며, 대상이 된 쿠바 조직과 거래하는 외국 엔티티에 대해 2차 제재가 허용됩니다. • 이러한 제재 강화는 쿠바 정부에 대한 트럼프 대통령의 압박 캠페인 심화를 반영하며, 적대적 정권을 향한 미국 외교 정책의 광범위한 변화를 시사합니다.

• One month into the U.S. war with Iran started February 28, President Trump lists five objectives for the air campaign, up from initial three by Pentagon and four by staff, as he signals potential wind-down despite some unfulfilled aims. • Press secretary Karoline Leavitt states Operation Epic Fury is 'ahead of schedule,' with Trump claiming Thursday the Iranian regime is 'largely decimated' amid talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz. • Israeli strikes hit Iranian heavy water and yellowcake plants Friday, confirmed by Israel; conflict strains global economy, alliances, and raises questions on planning and aftermath.

The U.S. under President Trump expanded waivers on Russian oil sanctions to all buyers, including easing restrictions on stranded oil at sea, aiming to tame surging domestic gas prices amid global tensions. EU officials pushed back against the move, while NATO leaders urged reversal of the suspension to pressure Russia. The policy shift matters as it balances inflation control against geopolitical leverage in Ukraine support, potentially providing Russia billions. Next steps include monitoring price impacts and possible congressional pushback before midterms.