Helms-Burton Act

The Helms-Burton Act is a United States federal law that strengthens and continues the embargo against Cuba, extending its territorial application to foreign companies trading with Cuba and penalizing them for allegedly "trafficking" in property formerly owned by US citizens. The law, enacted in 1996, also requires the President to produce a plan for providing economic assistance to a transition or democratic government in Cuba and creates a private cause of action for US nationals with claims to confiscated property in Cuba. The law was condemned by several countries, including European Union members and US allies that enjoy normal trade relations with Cuba.learn more on wikipedia