Obama called for its end in June 2015, to the protestations of politicians such as Marco Rubio.
Tom Vilsack announced steps towards lightening this policy in March 2016, arguing that doing so would massively benefit U.S. agriculture. This policy was strengthened after cargo planes owned by Brothers to the Rescue were shot down, leading to the HelmsÂ–Burton Act. A major opponent of ending this policy is a Senator who was investigated for soliciting underage prostitutes, and who serves New Jersey. At Nelson Mandela's funeral, the leader of the country (*) targeted by this policy controversially shook Barack Obama's hand. This policy was established by John F. Kennedy in retaliation for nationalizing of oil refineries. Obama called for its end in June 2015, to the protestations of politicians such as Marco Rubio. For 10 points, identify this policy that bans American imports and exports to an island ruled by the Castros.
Tom Vilsack announced steps towards lightening this policy in March 2016, arguing that doing so would massively benefit U.S. agriculture.
(United States) embargo against Cuba [accept clear equivalents, such as sanctions against Cuba] 