1. US Trade Sanctions against Cuba
Emrah Degismen

2. Brief History Embargo against Cuba Began in 1960 Economic Financial
Commercial
Began in 1960

3. Statues Trading with the Enemy Act of 1917,
The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961,
The Cuba Assets Control Regulations of 1963,
The Cuban Democracy Act of 1992,
The Helms–Burton Act of 1996, and
The Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000.

4. Obama Administration on Cuban Embargo
Pressured Cuba;
Open its society
Allow Cuban-American family travel between the two countries
Opportunity to engage in business activities

5. Cuban Embargo…At Present
Still in effect
Most enduring trade embargo in modern history
Limited economic exchange

6. References
“Cuban Democracy Act of 1992". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved November 9, 2014, available at (describing the purpose of the "Cuban Democracy Act of 1992” as maintaining sanctions on Cuba so long as the Cuban government refuses to move toward democratization and greater respect for human rights)
“End embargo on Cuba, US is urged". BBC News. September 2, Retrieved on November 10, 2014, available at (The US should lift sanctions on Cuba as a prelude to dropping its "immoral" trade embargo against the island, Amnesty International has urged).
Thompson, Ginger; Barrionuevo, Alexei (19 April 2009). "Rising Expectations on Cuba Follow Obama". The New York Times. Retrieved November 10, 2014, available at (President Obama taking steps toward Cuba, and stating the Cubans have the ball. It is their chance to open their closed society, allow American companies to operate in the island.
"CIA's The World Factbook". Cia.gov. Retrieved November 9, 2014, available at (describing facts regarding Cuban economy, government, communications, energe, geography, people and society)