On June 16, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a return to the strict policies surrounding American travel to Cuba that existed before former President Barack Obama softened the country's stance in 2014. Americans will no longer be allowed to visit the country as individuals outside the confines of guided tours run by licensed providers<span> as allowed by Obama, and visitors will be required to avoid financial transactions with military-controlled businesses within the country, including certain hotels and restaurants.These changes will go into effect once the Office of Foreign Assets Control issues new regulations, likely in coming months.</span>
