Administration Expands

• O presidente Donald Trump assinou uma ordem executiva abrangente que amplia significativamente as sanções dos EUA contra Cuba, visando indivíduos, entidades e setores ligados ao governo cubano. • As novas medidas focam em áreas econômicas fundamentais, incluindo os setores de energia, defesa, serviços financeiros e segurança, permitindo sanções secundárias a entidades estrangeiras que realizem negócios com organizações cubanas visadas. • A escalada reflete a campanha de pressão intensificada de Trump contra o governo cubano e sinaliza mudanças mais amplas na política externa dos EUA em relação a regimes adversários.

• 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.