Additional Licensing OFAC Specific Licenses For prohibited transactions not otherwise authorized by OFAC general licenses, OFAC considers specific license requests on a case-by-case basis and will prioritize license applications, compliance questions, and other requests that may concern internet freedom in Cuba. Consistent with U.S. foreign policy, OFAC has a favorable […]
Provisions That Support Internet Freedom in Cuba OFAC General Licenses OFAC maintains the following general licenses (GLs), exemptions, and frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the provision of internet-based services in Cuba; these may support the Cuban people’s right to seek, receive, and impart information through safe and secure access […]
Overview The United States stands with the Cuban people in their quest for democracy, human rights, and fundamental freedoms. In July 2021, tens of thousands of Cubans took to the streets to make these demands of their government. In response to these protests, the Cuban regime reacted with violence and […]
PRESS RELEASES Treasury and Commerce Reiterate Commitment to Supporting Internet Freedom in Cuba August 11, 2021 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a fact sheet underscoring the U.S. government’s commitment to supporting […]
Issuance of the Updated Xinjiang Supply Chain Business Advisory PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 13, 2021Share The U.S. Department of State, alongside the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, […]
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo Statement on Actions Taken Under ICTS Supply Chain Executive Order Cybersecurity ICT Supply Chain Trade enforcement Gina M. Raimondo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 publicaffairs@doc.gov Today, the Department of Commerce served subpoenas on multiple […]
Commerce Adds China National Offshore Oil Corporation to the Entity List and Skyrizon to the Military End-User List FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 14, 2021 Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 publicaffairs@doc.gov Today, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce (Commerce) added Chinese National Offshore […]
Commerce Tightens Controls to Prevent Support of Foreign Military-Intelligence and WMD Activities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 14, 2021 Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 publicaffairs@doc.gov Today, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department of Commerce (Commerce) imposed new controls on any U.S. technologies and specific activities […]
Commerce Department Issues Interim Rule to Secure the ICTS Supply Chain ICT Supply Chain FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 14, 2021 Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 publicaffairs@doc.gov Pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13873, “Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) Supply Chain,” today U.S. Department of Commerce […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 21, 2020 News Media Contact:Office of Public Affairs, 202-482-4883 Commerce Department Will Publish the First Military End User ListNaming More Than 100 Chinese and Russian Companies WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding a new ‘Military End […]
