US escalates economic campaign against Cuba with new sanctions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 20:39 · Archive

The Trump administration has announced new sanctions targeting Cuban economic sectors and Chinese suppliers to Cuba's military.

The Trump administration on Thursday announced new sanctions targeting several crucial sectors of Cuba's economy whilst also targeting Chinese-based suppliers to Havana's military forces. The State Department expanded its reach to include electronics, manufacturing, marine and technology sectors. In total, eight entities and two individuals were targeted, including China National Electronic Import and Export Company and Beijing H&C Technologies, two China-based companies that the US is accusing of procuring weapons and selling surveillance and security equipment to the Cuban government.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that 'Cuba's ruling elite is hoarding the island's energy, shipping, and technology resources for its own enrichment, leaving the Cuban people to contend with blackouts, shortages, and a stagnant economy.' The sanctions are part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump and his allies to force political change in Havana as the country grapples with a deepening economic and energy crisis.

Washington's campaign against Havana has accelerated in recent months, with public disputes between their representatives at the United Nations and on social media. Last week, the UN General Assembly condemned the US economic embargo of Cuba for the 34th year, though the US campaign to influence the outcome led a number of countries to vote against the resolution or abstain for the first time.

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• US escalates economic campaign against Cuba and targets China-based suppliersThe Trump administration has escalated its economic campaign against Cuba.Clickorlando · 5 Nov, 20:07
• US escalates economic campaign against Cuba and targets China-based suppliersThe Trump administration has escalated its economic campaign against Cuba.News4Jax · 5 Nov, 20:07

In this story: Trump administration · Cuba · United States · Marco Rubio · China National Electronic Import and Export Company · Beijing H&C Technologies · United Nations

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