The directive will enforce a statutory ban on U.S. tourism to Cuba while supporting an economic embargo of the country, the White House said.

US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum which will impose a tougher policy on Cuba. The move is aimed at reversing some of the measures introduced by the Biden administration which eased US pressure on the Communist-run country.

President Trump has instructed his top Cabinet officials to adjust regulations to curb policies that encourage American tourism and financial transactions with Cuba, in line with his campaign