On 16 May 2022 Biden-Harris Administration Announced New Cuba Policies To Be Made "In Short Order." Three Days For A Short Order?
/The majority of country sanctions-related announcements from the Biden-Harris Administration (2021- ) have been delivered simultaneously with the issuance and publication of connected regulations from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the United States Department of the Treasury and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the United States Department of Commerce.
On 16 May 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced through published statements and briefings with journalists changes to United States commercial, economic, and political engagement with the Republic of Cuba. Thus far, neither the OFAC nor BIS have issued updates to its regulations and Frequently Asked Questions.
Unknown is the reason(s) for the distance between announcements, statements, and regulations. Might the 16 May 2022 date have not been the intended date? Might the announcements and statements been issued prior to what had been scheduled? Might the Biden-Harris Administration be awaiting reaction and the craft regulations which reflect a desired domestic political landscape? Might the distance have been the plan all along?
United States Department of State (16 May 2022): “The Administration is working expeditiously to effectuate these changes, which will be implemented via steps taken and regulatory changes made by relevant Departments and Agencies in short order.”
Definition of short-order (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
: preparing or serving food that can be cooked quickly to a customer's order
The White House (16 May 2022): “I'll say that this is the result of work we've been doing over the last year as a part of the policy review of our Cuba policy.”
United States Department of State (16 May 2022) Excerpts: “Today, the United States is taking a series of measures to increase support for the Cuban people in line with our national security interests.” And “Specifically, the Administration will:”
