Summary
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “certainly consider” using military force against Cuba and wants to address the island before he leaves office in 2029. His administration has increased economic pressure on Cuba, while officials from both countries have held talks over the restrictions.Key Facts
- Trump made the comments during a phone interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt.
- Trump said the administration was watching Cuba closely and described the country as a failed nation.
- Trump said Secretary of State Marco Rubio would support action involving Cuba.
- In January, Trump imposed a de facto oil blockade on Cuba and threatened tariffs on countries supplying it with fuel.
- The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state oil company, President Miguel Díaz-Canel, and people and entities linked to the government, military, and oil industry.
- The blockade has contributed to nationwide blackouts and shortages of fuel and food in Cuba.
- Officials from the U.S. and Cuba have held talks about the blockade, but Cuba’s foreign minister said in June that they had made no progress.
- The head of U.S. Southern Command told senators in March that U.S. troops were not rehearsing for an invasion of Cuba.
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