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AI Summary: This regulation declares a national emergency due to the Government of Cuba's actions, which are deemed an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. These actions include aligning with and supporting hostile countries, terrorist groups, and malign actors, as well as hosting military and intelligence capabilities that threaten the U.S. The regulation also cites Cuba's support for terrorism, destabilization efforts in the Western Hemisphere, human rights violations, and suppression of freedoms as reasons for this declaration. To address this national emergency, the regulation establishes a tariff system where an additional ad valorem duty may be imposed on imports of goods that are products of any foreign country that directly or indirectly sells or provides oil to Cuba. The Secretary of Commerce will determine if a foreign country sells oil to Cuba, and the Secretary of State, in consultation with other officials, will then decide if and to what extent a tariff should be imposed. The President retains the authority to modify the order based on changing circumstances or the actions of affected countries.