International TradeNewsletter - March 8, 2002
In this Issue...
Travel Restrictions Imposed on Zimbabwe; Extended for Iraq and Cuba
March 8, 2002
- Zimbabwe
: By Executive Order, the Bush Administration has suspended
entry into the United States, on immigrant or non-immigrant visas, of senior
members of the Mugabe government, their spouses and business associates. This
order does not impose economic sanctions on business dealings with Zimbabwe. Click here for a copy of the order.
- Iraq
: The Department of State has extended the ban on travel by U.S.
citizens to Iraq. U.S. passports remain invalid for travel to Iraq, unless
specifically validated for such travel by the Secretary of State. Long-term
residents of Iraq and professional journalists are exempted from this ban,
which is now scheduled to expire in February 2003.
- Cuba
: The Bush Administration has again extended the national
emergency with respect to Cuba and the limitations on the anchorage and
movement of vessels in Cuba.