Washington, DC - I send my sincere greetings to all those commemorating Cuban Independence Day.  Today is both a cause for celebration and a time to remember and honor the brave men and women who fought in the name of Cuban liberty.  We pay tribute to the many sacrifices of Cuba’s freedom fighters, and we will continue to stand with the people of Cuba as they seek democracy, peace, and freedom.

Washington, DC - Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Steel into the United States:

Washington, DC - Proclamation on Adjusting Imports of Aluminum into the United States:

Washington, DC - Free, fair, and reciprocal trade is essential to American and global prosperity. During World Trade Week, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to ensuring that our Nation’s farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs are able to sell their goods and services in the global market on a level playing field.  We also celebrate mutually beneficial and balanced trade between nations and pledge to continue pressing those countries that persist with one-sided trade polices to abandon them.

Kyiv, Ukraine - President Donald J. Trump announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, on May 20, 2019, in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Arabian Sea - The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) and the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG), with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducted joint operations May 17-18.