Administration Expands

• 唐纳德·特朗普总统签署了一项全面的行政命令，显著扩大了美国对古巴的制裁，目标指向与古巴政府有关联的个人、实体和部门。 • 新措施重点关注能源、国防、金融服务和安全部门等关键经济领域，并允许对与被制裁古巴组织开展业务的外国实体实施二级制裁。 • 此次升级反映了特朗普对古巴政府加强的压力攻势，并标志着美国对敌对政权外交政策的更广泛转变。

• 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.